Custodian bei Salvation Army Canada (The Salvation Army)

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:  

The Janitorial-Maintenance Worker is responsible to provide day-to-day maintenance, cleaning and grounds keeping duties to ensure the property is safe, clean, and well maintained as well as providing alternate weekend on-call duties.  

Accountabilities:

General

• Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis.
• Report any problems or items requiring repair and/or maintenance that he/she notices during execution of his/her duties.
• Report electrical and plumbing deficiencies as appropriate.
• Safely store and maintain all related equipment and supplies in the appropriate storage spaces provided.
• Attend meetings and training sessions related to the Workplace Health and Safety Committee.
• Other duties as requested or assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.

Interior Maintenance

• Do minor repairs as necessary.
• Do basic painting as required.
• Miscellaneous minor maintenance (e.g., ensuring that interior lights are equipped with operable lights).
• Cutting of keys.
• Repaired damaged furniture.

Exterior Maintenance

• Keep the exterior of the building safe and in good repair.
• Keep entrance sidewalks/walkways clear of snow and ice (shoveled or snow blower); apply ice-melter when contractor is unable to do so.
• Miscellaneous minor maintenance (e.g., ensuring that exterior light fixtures are equipped with operable bulbs, cleaning of outside benches/picnic tables, patio furniture, etc.).

Vehicle Maintenance

• Maintain vehicle by ensuring that vehicle repairs are completed.
• Ensure fluids (oils, fuel, etc.) are maintained.
• Clean interior and exterior of vehicles on an as needed basis.

Cleaning

• Clean exterior ground floor windows, glass doors, etc., at entrances and exterior doors.
• Clean up paper, litter and other refuse from the project site.
• Clean exterior ground floor windows, glass doors, etc., at entrances and exterior doors.
• Clean all common areas.
• Refill cleaning supplies to each floor.
• Daily remove garbage and recycling and organic bins.
• Remove paper, litter, and other refuse from the interior.
• Vacuum all corridors once per week.
• Wash and polish floors per task list.
• Sweep and mop stairwells as required to keep them clean at all times.
• Clean interior and exterior windows.
• Clean and sanitize common area washrooms.

Other Duties

• Write detailed incident reports and on-call reports and report serious occurrences immediately to the supervisor.
• Assist management in inspections of the property when required.

• Assist in setting up for building events and functions.

• Undertake any other assignments requested by the supervisor or designate which is compatible with this job description.
• Required to attend and assist with any serious emergency on a 24-hour basis, including fire alarms, major floods, major disturbances, etc. when in the building.
• Able to lift, pull, push install appliances.

Critical Relationship Management:

• Internal relationships: staff members, volunteers
• External relationships: vendors, clients (residents, other hired trades)

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Minimal material responsibility (e.g., hand tools safe keeping).
• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
• Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

• Work environment is typically throughout the building and external grounds.
• On-call availability required
• Must physically be able to walk 12,000 steps per day, ability to Lift 30lbs.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of a high school diploma
• General understanding of basic construction, maintenance, and mechanical systems and health and safety related issues required.
• Must have valid WHMIS training.
• Valid driver’s license with a driver’s abstract
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.  The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
• Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• 2 years of prior related experience including custodial, computer skills and general electrical/plumbing experience.
• Must have basic electrical and plumbing skills along with good working knowledge of power tools, tractor trailers/lawn care equipment.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Should possess a caring and positive attitude.
• Personnel policies and procedures shall be in conformity with the Salvation Army’s Employee Handbook.
• Satisfactory communication skills which include an ability to narrate an incident.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work within the mandate of and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $20.64 with a maximum of $24.77.

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

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