Housekeeper

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; Sutton No. 103; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory is hiring a housekeeping role to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming facility for residents and staff. You will sanitize, restock supplies and prepare rooms for new residents, while upholding health and safety standards and serving as a positive role model.

This position requires Grade 12, First Aid/CRP certification, and prior housekeeping experience. You will work with a team to support residents, adhere to anti-racism and equity commitments,

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent experience.
• First Aid/CRP Certification required.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Experience with populations served by Salvation Army is a plus.
• Commitment to anti-racism, equity and anti-oppression.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain facility including floors, walls, windows, appliances, fixtures, washrooms, kitchen and dining areas, lounges and offices.
• Manage environmental supplies, restocking cleaning supplies, linens and towels.
• Sanitize facility per outbreak policies and public health requirements.
• Prepare rooms for new residents and assist with setup and breakdown for events.
• Ensure waste removal and recycling in common areas and client rooms.
• Identify and report repairs or maintenance needs.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and maintain SDS accessibility.
• Respond to inquiries from guests or staff; assist training of new housekeeping staff.
• Perform seasonal duties such as snow shoveling, salting or sanding.
• Maintain professional conduct and represent Salvation Army values.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Grade 12

First Aid/CRP Certification

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:

This job posting will run concurrently for internal and external applicants. However, for the first ten (10) calendar days, current employees of York Housing & Support Services that are members of UFCW Local 175 will receive hiring preference.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Cleaning Responsibilities
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the facility by cleaning and sanitizing the building in a systematic and thorough manner, including, but not limited to, floors, walls, windows, appliances, fixtures, washrooms, kitchen and dining room, lounge, and offices.
• Manage environmental supplies, including but not limited to weekly verification of expiry dates on products, restocking inventories of cleanings supplies, linens, and towels and removal and replacement of worn towels, sheets and mattress protectors.
• Sanitizing the facility when there are outbreaks by following outbreak policies, procedures, and public health requirements.
• Turn over and prepare rooms for new residents within established timelines and assist with set up and break down of rooms for events and meetings.
• Ensure a clean and welcoming environment for staff and clients by following waste removal and recycling procedures for all common areas and client rooms.
• Identify and report any repairs or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and policies. Ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are up to date and located in the designated accessible area and that SDSs for all chemicals used in the facility are followed at all times.
• Respond promptly and courteously to any inquiries or requests from guests or staff.
• Assist in training new housekeeping staff and providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Carry out seasonally appropriate responsibilities (i.e. snow shoveling, salting, or sanding of outdoor areas in winter)
• Carry out all responsibilities in a professional manner and be always a positive role model for the residents.
• Adhere to standards that are consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Shift work
• Lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade 12, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• First Aid/ CRP Certification
• Previous Housekeeping experience required
• Experience working with and functional knowledge of the barriers and issues experienced by the populations we support – the unhoused, and those with mental health and addiction disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and a commitment to anti-racism, anti- oppression, and equity.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write English and follow written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents and staff
• Good understanding of chemical and equipment use
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have good interpersonal/time management skills
• Good knowledge of community resources

Vulnerable Sector Check:

an original copy of a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is less than six (6) months old is required by your start date, and the results of the check must be acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion. The cost of the VSC is borne by the employee.

Compensation:

Please note that this job falls under a collective agreement. The hourly rate for the position is set at $18.96 and wage increments are provided based on collective agreement language.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.96 to $18.96 with a maximum of $18.96.

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.