Janitor (Casual)

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

The Janitor maintains the cleanliness of the facility, property and or grounds in compliance with applicable standards.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:

• Ensures the general upkeep of the facility such as cleaning floors, washrooms, windows, dusting, collects and disposes of garbage, vacuums

• Checks, cleans, moves, arranges and dusts furniture as required

• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as, cleaning main floor outside windows, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks

• Checks doors and windows to ensure building security

• Reports safety concerns and repair issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures)

• Restocks washroom supplies

• Spot washes accessible walls, strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpet

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:

The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.

SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:

• Building Service Worker Certificate or Diploma

• WHIMS

• First Aid

• Criminal Record Check  

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Three months of prior related experience, including previous cleaning experience and familiarity with cleaning supplies and procedures.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED:

The performance of the job requires frequently operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, etc

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED:

The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized equipment and general cleaning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The incumbent’s work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property designated.
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Handle garbage

• Isolation and monotony

• Odours

• Dealing with angry people

• Verbal abuse

• Exposure to toxic chemicals

• Various weather conditions

• Washrooms (i.e. human waste)

The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:

• Physical attacks by others

• Exposure to infectious diseases

• Exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g. toxic spills)

• Moving objects

• Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricks)

• Electrical hazards

• Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back, wrist)

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions

• Use gloves

• Use ear/eye protection (goggles)

• Eye wash stations

• Use fume masks where appropriate

HOURS OF WORK:

This is a casual position.

COMPENSATION:

Probationary: $24.05

Post-probationary: $24.80

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.