Custodian

The Salvation Army International; Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSPs

Paid vacation

Sick time

Flexible work

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is seeking a maintenance/janitorial team member to uphold cleanliness for the facility and surrounding property. The role includes cleaning floors, washrooms, windows, and common areas, with responsibilities expanding to minor repairs and security checks.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team environment within a faith-based, values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Have some High School education.
• WHMIS training.
• An alternative level of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general cleanliness of the facility and exterior property.
• Monitor doors and windows; secure the facility as needed.
• Restock washroom supplies and manage basic repairs within trade areas.
• Organize work tasks and adapt sequence to current needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

High School education

WHMIS training

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: POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday (8 AM - 4:30 PM)

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 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 mowing lawns, keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, cleaning main floor outside windows, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks, gardening/watering and pruning shrubs, raking
• Checks doors and windows to ensure building and resident security; provides access to the facility and secures the facility as needed
• Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required
• Spot washes accessible walls, strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets as required
• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends repairs and purchases as required
• Performs a number of minor repairs and duties in a variety of trade areas such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing and painting; reports safety concerns and major repair issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures)
• Organizes own work with some flexibility to choose alternative sequence of tasks based on the current circumstances
• Performs other duties as assigned

Written and Verbal Communication

Occasional communication of a routine nature

Normal composure, courtesy, and tact are required

Some problem solving within the scope of work with a choice of action within limits.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical working location for this position is in the entire facility and property designated
• The performance of the job requires industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills
• The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds and applying over 40 lbs force
• The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, using non-motorized/general cleaning supplies, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and occasionally ordering supplies
• Works under the following disagreeable conditions:
  • Handle garbage
  • Isolation and monotony
  • Odors
  • Dealing with angry people
  • Exposure to drugs and alcohol
  • Verbal abuse
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Various weather conditions
  • Washrooms (i.e. human waste)
  • Multi-tasking
• May have little to no travel required
• 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
  • Moving objects
  • Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricking)
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Injury from lifting
  • Falling on wet/slippery floors
  • Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back, wrist)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Have some High School education
• WHMIS training
• An alternative level of education and experience may be considered

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Skills and Capabilities

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
  • Background check consent.
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening.
  • A clean drivers abstract.
  • Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
  • Ability and willingness 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 screening.

Compensation

The salary range is based on Collective Agreement, not any other factors. Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $23.28 to $23.66 with a maximum of $24.03. 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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.