Evening Custodian

YWCA Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding work

Professional development

Employee assistance plan

Paid time off including vacation/paté

Birthday day off (policy dependent)

Job summary

YWCA Calgary is seeking an evening Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety of our facilities, supporting a welcoming environment for clients and staff. The role requires physical activity and routine janitorial duties in accordance with safety policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will operate cleaning equipment, follow OH&S guidelines, and participate in ongoing training and inclusion initiatives while contributing to a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a team.
• Effective English communication, both written and spoken.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment and maintaining spaces.
• Ability to perform housekeeping duties for extended periods.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning chemicals and products.
• First Aid certification within 3–6 months or proof of current certification.
• WHMIS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of specified spaces at YW.
• Follow safety standards and incident reporting requirements.
• Identify maintenance needs and report to supervisor.
• Use PPE and cleaning tools safely and effectively.
• Operate janitorial equipment and ensure proper use.
• Participate in meetings and training opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

English fluency

Cleaning equipment operation

Physical stamina

Chemicals safety knowledge

Computer literacy

First Aid certification

WHMIS certification

Tools

Kaivac machine

Carpet cleaner

Floor scrubber

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

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 position follows an evening schedule of 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and rotational statutory holiday shifts.

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
• Paid time off (for eligible roles; prorated based on start date and FTE) includes:
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 6 personal days
  • 12 sick days
  • A paid day off to celebrate your birthday

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

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to positively contribute to the team and work collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively speak, read and write in English
• Experience maintaining and operating cleaning equipment (e.g., carpet cleaner, floor scrubber, Kaivac machine, and vacuum cleaners)
• Physically capable of performing housekeeping duties for extended periods, including sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, room cleaning and bed making, cleaning and disinfecting low and high touch surfaces, operating housekeeping equipment, moving laundry and cleaning carts, lifting and folding laundry, reaching and lifting above shoulder height, and lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs
• Strong knowledge of the safe use and application of cleaning 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

If you want to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Deadline: until a successful candidate is found

Check out our website for more information about YW Calgary: www.ywcalgary.ca

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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