Custodian - Relief

YW Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance plan

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

YW Calgary invites applications for a relief janitor to support our Calgary hub. The role emphasizes cleaning, hygiene maintenance, and adherence to safety policies in a dynamic, community-focused setting.

Responsibilities include performing routine janitorial tasks, reporting hazards promptly, and using PPE. The position involves physical activity such as lifting and standing for long periods; flexibility in hours is required to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Role involves regular physical activity including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and standing for extended periods.
• Clean, maintain and ensure hygiene of spaces at YW Calgary.
• Adhere to safety standards and incident reporting requirements.
• Use PPE and maintain janitorial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Regular physical activity including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending and walking.
• Clean and maintain hygiene of specified spaces at YW Calgary.
• Ensure that all safety standards are met.
• Proactively identify areas needing attention and maintenance.
• Report unsafe practices or incidents promptly per policy.
• Use PPE and keep janitorial equipment in good condition.
• Participate in meetings and training as required.

Skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Tools

Carpet cleaner

Floor scrubber

Kaivac machine

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

YW Calgary Hub
1715 - 17 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G5J1, CAN

Custodians at YWCA Calgary are responsible for maintaining YW property to acceptable standards of cleanliness, ensuring that facilities and surrounding areas are welcoming, clean, and safe for all users. As part of a dynamic team, the successful candidate will perform basic maintenance and day-to-day janitorial duties, while adhering to YWCA policies, procedures, and applicable Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

This is a relief position with flexible, varied hours that will be scheduled based on operational needs and staff coverage requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, rotating, and walking, as well as standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks
• Clean, maintain, and ensure overall hygiene of specified spaces at YW
• Ensure that all safety standards are met
• Proactively identify and notify your supervisor of areas that require attention or maintenance
• Report unsafe work practices, hazards, or incidents immediately in accordance with YW’s incident reporting requirements to help ensure proactive risk mitigation and management in compliance with legislative requirements (Occupational Health & Safety, Workers’ Compensation Board, etc.)
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety materials, devices, and tools to safely perform the work
• Maintain and correctly use janitorial equipment
• Participate in YW meetings as required
• Engage and participate in learning, training, and certification opportunities
• Foster and contribute to a culture of inclusion and equity in a diverse work environment; understand and recognize that individual differences significantly contribute to YW Calgary’s success in its programs and workplace environment
• Share individual accountability to create and maintain inclusive and safe spaces and practices (physically and psychologically) that are open, transparent, and encourage accountability, advocacy, and mentorship

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Ability to positively contributeto the team and workcollaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability toeffectivelyspeak, readand write in English
• Takes initiative, demonstrates adaptability, and responds well to change in a dynamic work environment
• Experience maintaining and operating cleaning equipment (e.g., carpet cleaner, floor scrubber, Kaivac machine, and vacuum cleaners)
• Strong knowledge of the safe use and application ofcleaning chemicals and products
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft 360 applications
• Successful completion of First Aid training within three to six months is a requirement of the role or provide proof of current certification
• Current WHMIS certifications

YW Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.

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