Facilities Cleaning Specialist

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army TSA in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a dedicated janitor to maintain a clean and safe facility. Responsibilities include disinfecting high touch surfaces, cleaning bathrooms and common areas, restocking supplies, and supporting staff during emergencies.

You will participate in maintenance rounds, report repairs, and uphold health and safety standards in a dynamic environment. The role requires physical endurance and a commitment to professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect all high touch surfaces throughout the building including washrooms and common areas
• Dispose of all garbage in each assigned area
• Clean and maintain bathroom stalls, floors, sink toilets and walls
• Restocks washroom supplies
• Support Residential Workers in emergency clean ups (example, body fluids, virus transmission etc)
• Sweep, mop and vacuum as per provided work schedule
• Clean lower sections of windows
• Spot clean marks on floors and walls
• Chapel, staff/client lounges, dining rooms and offices to be cleaned as per the provided work schedule
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Note and report any required repairs or replacements to the Housekeeping/Janitorial Supervisor and/or designate
• Emergency repair situations must be reported immediately to the Housekeeping/Janitorial Supervisor
• Completing general rounds of the building to identify any concerns to be addressed
• Take initiative to address any concerns related to the building that can be addressed in a timely manner (ex. Ceiling tiles, clogged toilets, light bulbs)
• Maintains a positive working relationship with external service providers and suppliers
• Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and Toronto Housing and Homeless Support
• Participate fully and constructively in all Staff and Departmental meetings
• Engage in formal performance appraisals with Supervisor after the first 3 months of employment and annually thereafter
• Read and follow the Policy and Procedures Manual. Every employee must read (and sign that they have read) a copy of Hostel Standards & Guidelines (November 2002), and understand that they will be required to adhere to all guidelines in their dealings with Clients as well as with Staff and Administration
• Become familiar with the provisions of the Position Description & Operations Manual which will be provided for each Job Position
• As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management
• Participate in authorized seminars and training sessions as requested
• Represent the Organization in a professional manner
• Work with Intake Workers to support building functioning.
• Works as part of Environmental Services Team
• Works with the Housekeeping/Janitorial Supervisor
• Supply Deliveries
• This position reports directly to the Housekeeping/Janitorial Supervisor
• PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping and sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills. The incumbent is required to lift more than 30 pounds
• CONCENTRATION REQUIRED The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment
• WORK ENVIRONMENT The incumbent's work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property designated. The Incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
• Handle Garbage
• Isolation and monotony
• Odours
• Dealing with angry people
• Verbal abuse
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Various Weather conditions
• Washrooms (i.e., human waste)
• EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illness due to:
• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving Objects
• Sharp Objects (i.e., needle pricks)
• Electrical Hazards
• Repetitive strain injuries (e.g., back, wrist)
• Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Adhere to the agency's Health and Safety Program
• Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner
• Conduct facility security/safety rounds on a regular basis according to policy
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies of the agency
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Job description

The Salvation Army TSA in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a dedicated janitor to maintain a clean and safe facility. Responsibilities include disinfecting high touch surfaces, cleaning bathrooms and common areas, restocking supplies, and supporting staff during emergencies.

You will participate in maintenance rounds, report repairs, and uphold health and safety standards in a dynamic environment. The role requires physical endurance and a commitment to professional conduct.