Housekeeper

The Salvation Army; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Winnipeg is seeking a part-time Caretaker (Housekeeper) to maintain cleanliness in their facilities. This position requires performing cleaning duties, minor repairs, and laundry services. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to meet various health and safety requirements. The role offers a pay rate of $16.12 per hour and a work schedule on weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds.
• Valid Certification in First Aid / CPR.
• WHMIS Training required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general cleanliness and upkeep of the building.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct laundry duties as required.

Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Hotel Experience

Environmental Services

Residential Cleaning

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

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 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 : JOB PURPOSE :

The Caretaker (Housekeeper) is responsible for the general cleanliness and upkeep of the building and / or grounds. Responsible for the daily functioning of the housekeeping operations of Winnipeg Centre of Hope programs by maintaining cleanliness of all Offices Common Areas of building and all Residential Floors; completing of laundry duties as required

CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic or typical of the job class :

• Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment recommends repairs and purchases as required
• Performs a number of minor repairs and duties in a variety of trade areas such as electrical carpentry plumbing and painting; reports safety concerns and major repair issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures)
• Ensures the general upkeep of facility such as residents rooms cleaning floors washrooms windows dusting collects and disposes of garbage vacuums
• Checks cleans moves arranges and dusts furniture as required
• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as mowing lawns keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice cleaning the main floor outside windows picking up litter sweeping sidewalks gardening / watering and pruning shrubs and raking
• Checks doors and windows to ensure building and resident security; provides access to the facility and secures the facility as needed
• Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required
• Spot washes accessible walls strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets as required
• Provide laundry and seamstress services
• Maintain the care and inventory of laundry supplies
• Maintains required records and reports (as necessary)
• Changes linens (i.e. bedding) following hazardous materials procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED :

The successful job applicant will have completed Public School and / or High School.

NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE :

More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Vaccination for Hepatitis
• WHMIS Training
• Valid Certification in First Aid / CPR
• Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Drivers Abstract
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
• Use of protective masks (as needed)

WORKING CONDITIONS :

This is a unionized part time position at 16 hours per week.

Weekly schedule is Saturday and Sunday 7 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM (30m unpaid meal break)

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 20 pounds.

The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment handling hazardous chemicals and using non-motorized / general cleaning equipment.

Ability to work independently; maintain confidentiality; while part of a larger team projecting a positive professional and helpful attitude

The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly or on a relief basis or has responsibility for the wise use of his / her own resources. He / She may be authorized to spend disburse or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual incumbent is responsible for his / her own time and effort only. He / She may demonstrate work methods to new employees.

The incumbents 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 and washrooms (i.e. human waste)

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $16.12 to $16.12 with a maximum of $16.12.

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Key Skills

Time Management,Customer Service,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Hospitality Experience,Environmental Services,Laundry,Residential Cleaning,Cleaning Experience,Sanitation,Custodial Experience,Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type

Part-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1