Janitor

salvationarmyca; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Medicine Hat is seeking a full-time janitor to maintain clean and safe facilities. You will perform cleaning duties across offices, hallways and washrooms, vacuum, mop, dust, and ensure supplies are stocked.

This role involves reporting repairs and security checks, and following OH&S policies to protect staff and visitors. The successful candidate will have a completion of secondary school or equivalent, and a willingness to support the mission and values of The Salvation

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School or equivalent.
• Willingness to support The Salvation Army mission and values.
• Ability to follow OH&S Act and health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform light cleaning duties to maintain defined areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop floors and clean fixtures as required.
• Clean washrooms, restock supplies, and dispose of waste.
• Identify repairs and report safety concerns to supervisor.
• Ensure building security by checking doors and windows.

Skills

Health & Safety

OH&S Compliance

Safety Procedures

Physical Fitness

Education

Secondary School

Equivalent Education/Experience

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

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain defined work areas.
• Ensure the weekly upkeep of the facilities i.e., empty all garbage receptacles, put garbage out for designated garbage day and return recycling and composite bins when emptied.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas, sweep all tiled areas, wash floors and baseboards in tiled areas, clean all glass areas; windows and ledges etc. using a ladder where/when needed, dust all offices and furnishings.
• Wipe down all tables, chairs, and door handles, checks, cleans, moves, arranges, and dusts furniture as required.
• If applicable, ensure kitchen cleanliness, clean and polish sinks, toilets and counter tops, mirrors, and fixtures; clean washrooms (toilets, sinks, floors), restock washrooms and hand sanitizers, and distribute received material as required.
• Identify/report to supervisor any repairs that may require an external service provider.
• Check doors and windows to ensure building security.
• Perform minor repairs such as electrical (change light bulbs) and plumbing (unblocking toilets, troubleshooting flushing issues), wall parch-painting, light furniture fixing (tighten screws) reports safety concerns and major repair issues to supervisor.
• Spot wash accessible walls, strip and wax floors, spot cleaning, and shampoo carpets as required.
• Ensure the general upkeep of external property, keeping sidewalks and entrances clear of snow and ice, including salting, litter pick up and up-keep of storage shed.
• Lawn care at location.

Health and Safety

• Monitor and maintain mixed cleaner bottles for custodial use. Ensure that all bottles contain WHMIS compliant labeling.
• Keep food bank area clean and safe by adhering to all health and safety standards recommended by Public Health etc.
• Contribute to the overall safety of staff, volunteers, donors, clients, and guests (e.g., clear fire exits, cleans spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the buildings)
• Use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer.
• Report any workplace hazards, dangers, safety issues, injuries, or illness' immediately and ensure care is taken with all equipment and property.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work environment is typically at the facilities in generally agreeable conditions. Some duties (groundskeeping) should be performed outdoors.
• The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, reaching, bending, twisting, lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
• Requires moderate to high attention when handling hazardous chemicals and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 49 pounds.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• Completion of Secondary School.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Knowledge

• Up to 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.

Skills and Capabilities

• Represent the organizat