Custodian-Relief

Calgary, AB; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance plan

Professional development opportunities

Truly rewarding work

Job summary

YW Calgary is seeking a relief janitor to maintain cleanliness and safety across designated spaces. The role involves physical activity, lifting and operating cleaning equipment to standards while following YW policies and safety rules.

You will work with a dynamic team, contribute to a welcoming environment, and participate in training opportunities to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Able to contribute positively to a team and work collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Takes initiative, adapts to change in a dynamic environment.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment and products safely.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and ensure hygiene of specified spaces at YW.
• Ensure safety standards are met and report issues promptly.
• Operate and maintain janitorial equipment.
• Identify maintenance needs and communicate to supervisor.
• Attend required meetings and participate in trainings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

English proficiency

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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