Janitor

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory in Hamilton, Ontario invites applications for a part-time Janitor (15 hours/week). You will perform cleaning, setup for activities, and ensure a safe, welcoming facility inside a church environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, stock management, and compliance with OH&S standards. The role requires reliability, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and a professional, respectful demeanor towards staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Secondary school completion.
• Up to one year custodial experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Keep facility clean: empty trash, vacuum, sweep, wash floors and bases.
• Set up rooms for regular activities and events.
• Prepare building for Sunday and mid-week services/events.
• Maintain stock of janitorial supplies and equipment.
• Ensure exit lights and fire extinguishers are functional; report needed repairs.
• Secure building and monitor access; provide access as required.
• Spot clean walls and carpets; maintain exterior areas.
• Label and handle cleaning chemicals per WHMIS policies.

Skills

Communication

Stock management

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Self-motivation

Organization

Minimal supervision

OH&S knowledge

Education

Secondary School

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:

Position Purpose summary

The Janitor is responsible for performing janitorial duties ensuring The Salvation Army Mountain Citadel facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner in compliance with applicable standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility i.e. empty all garbage receptacles, put garbage out for designated garbage day, vacuum all carpeted areas, sweep all tiled areas, wash floors and baseboards in tiled areas, clean all windows and ledges etc. using a ladder where/when needed, dust all offices and furnishings, and replace light bulbs as necessary.
• Set-up rooms in accordance with instructions provided for regular activities.
• Assist in the set-up and take down for special activities.
• Prepare the building for Sunday and mid-week services/events.
• Clean and polish sinks, toilets, urinals and counter tops, mirrors, and fixtures.
• Monitor and maintain stock of regularly used items, i.e. mops, brooms, lights, supplies etc., and order/purchases as required.
• Monitor safety concerns and major repair issues in areas of heating, plumbing and electrical systems, fans and timers, garbage contractor performance.
• Ensure exit lights and fire extinguishers are functional and properly maintained; Identify/report to supervisor any repairs that may require an external service provider.
• Check doors and windows to ensure building security; provides access and always secures the facility.
• Restock washrooms supplies and distributions received material as required.
• Spot wash accessible walls, spot cleaning, and shampoo carpets as required.
• Ensure the general upkeep of external property such as litter pick up and upkeep of the storage shed.
• Monitor and maintain mixed cleaner bottles for janitorial use; ensure that all bottles contain WHMIS compliant labeling.

Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a regular part-time position based on 15 hours per week.
• Work environment is a church, the entire facility and designated property with generally agreeable conditions.
• Ability to lift/move up to 49 pounds without assistance.
• Requires moderate to high attention when handling hazardous chemicals and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment.
• Requires continuously standing for periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing, and pulling, lifting, and kneeling.

Normal hours of work: The supervisor will set the work schedule in consultation with the incumbent. Schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities; flexibility is required.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of Secondary School.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

• Up to one (1) year of prior related experience including custodial and life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Standards.

Alternative combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Represent The Salvation Army in a professional, positive, and engaging manner.

• Effective skills in oral/written communication, listening, organization and planning, time management, interpersonal relationships, and social interaction.

• Effective stock taking/ordering skills.

• Self-motivated and disciplined.

• Must adhere to safety procedures and regulations; work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to work well with other people.

• Capable of working with minimal supervision.

• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.

• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.95 to $21.59 with a maximum of $25.23.

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.