Custodian

salvationarmyca; Brockville; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Brockville, Ontario is seeking a part-time custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the Ministry Unit. This role involves routine cleaning, waste disposal, floor care, kitchen and washroom sanitization, and basic maintenance reporting.

You will work up to 12 hours per week, with shifts that may include afternoons and evenings. The ideal candidate has secondary education, up to one year of custodial experience, knowledge of health and safety

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School.
• Up to 1 year of prior related custodial experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Complete regular facility upkeep: waste/recycling, vacuuming, floors, windows, and furnishings; use ladders safely.
• Maintain kitchens in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Clean and disinfect washrooms; restock supplies.
• Inspect facility and report maintenance concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Independent worker

Team player

Communication skills

Adaptable

Professional conduct

Education

Secondary School

Job description

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

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform a variety of routine cleaning and custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the Ministry Unit.
• Complete regular facility upkeep, including emptying garbage and recycling receptacles, placing waste and recycling for collection, returning bins after collection, vacuuming carpeted areas, sweeping and washing floors, cleaning baseboards, windows, glass surfaces, ledges, offices, and furnishings. Utilize ladders safely when required.
• Always maintain kitchen areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Clean and disinfect washrooms, including sinks, toilets, mirrors, fixtures, countertops, light switches, and door handles.
• Restock washroom and custodial supplies and distribute materials as required.
• lean and sanitize tables, chairs, and other high-touch surfaces throughout the facility.
• Move, arrange, dust, and clean furniture as required.
• Inspect the facility and report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and repair requirements to the supervisor; coordinate with external service providers when directed.
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, equipment, and consumables; order or purchase replacements as authorized.
• Perform periodic deep-cleaning tasks, including spot washing walls, stripping and waxing floors, spot cleaning, and shampooing carpets as required.
• Prepare, maintain, and properly label cleaning solutions and spray bottles in accordance with WHMIS requirements.
• Operate in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a regular part-time position based on 12 hours per week

The performance of the job requires the ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs. with no assistance from others, reach, bend, twist, and stoop frequently, work in a standing or sitting position for long periods; operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, reaching, occasional ladder work, requires fine motor skills.

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

Normal Hours of Work: Schedule may vary according to operational requirements; flexibility is required; may include afternoon and evening shifts, Monday through Friday and the supervisor will set the work schedule in consultation with the incumbent and may include shifts between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• Completion of Secondary School.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Up to 1 year of prior related experience including custodial and life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance: procedures and equipment.

Knowledge of Health & Safety Standards.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities

• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Represent the organization in a positive, professional and engaging manner.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with the public, both in person and on the telephone.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
• Adaptable, proactive, a self-starter and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and wil