Maintenance Worker

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:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: This position provides required sanitation, cleaning, and custodial service to custodial standards ensuring the building environment is healthy and comfortable, as well as distributing daily tasks and lead the custodial team when Facility Manager/ Corps Officer is not onsite.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.
1. Custodial:

• Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards.
• Responds to and assists caretakers in their daily tasks in the absence of a supervisor.
• Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes, vacuums, polishes, and waxes floors.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and other surfaces.
• Cleans washroom facilities and shower rooms.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, and other rooms.
• Supplies toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other hygiene items.
• Empties trash bins and dispose of trash in the garbage compactor or garbage bins.
• Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects areas.
• Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects equipment before and after each use.
• Spot cleans carpets and performs general carpet cleaning, as required.
• Performs more extensive cleaning, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, and light Maintenance: during non-peak programming periods.
• Organizes and maintains janitorial supplies in janitorial room(s) and on janitorial carts.
• Monitors and maintains stock of regularly used items, i.e., mops, brooms, lights, supplies etc., and orders/purchases as required.
• Informs Facility Manager of general repairs and Maintenance: items requiring attention.
• Performs minor repairs such as electrical (change light bulbs) and plumbing (unblocking toilets, troubleshooting flushing issues), wall parch-painting, light furniture fixing (tighten screws) reports safety concerns and major repair issues to supervisor.
• Follows established procedures and record keeping for inventory tracking.
• Lifts and moves furniture as requested.
• Performs laundry service as required by program/department needs.
• Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.

2. Administrative:

• Attend meetings as requested by Director of Facilities or Facility Manager.
• Attends specialized work training when scheduled.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
Internal: Team members in program, Ministry Unit managers and staff, residents, and clients.
External: Vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports directly to the Property Manager.
Direct reports: none.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Minor material responsibility.
• No financial responsibility. The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is done at a men’s residential shelter, indoors and outdoors.
• Handles garbage and cleans up human waste and biohazard substances.
• Odours, exposure to toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, and infectious diseases.
• Deals with aggressive people. May experience verbal, and less likely, physical attacks.
• Risk of needle pricks, back injuries, and repetitive strain injuries.
• Works in various weather conditions when working outdoors.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

Experience and Knowledge:

• At least two years of prior cleaning experience and at least six months of experience leading a cleaning team.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Represent the organization in a professional, and engaging manner.
• Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Child Intervention Check, if working in the vicinity of children.
• Ability to work independently and also participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Respectful behaviour and positive attitude to tenants and clients to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere and successful relationships.

Police information check with vulnerable sector required, paid by candidate

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.