Maintenance - Custodian

The Salvation Army in Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Maintenance - Custodian to ensure cleanliness and maintenance of facilities. The role involves both custodial and administrative tasks, requiring a high school diploma and relevant experience. Join a mission-driven team that values service and community support.

Qualifications

• Two years of general and cleaning experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains facilities including washrooms and classrooms.
• Responds to caretakers and assists in their daily tasks.
• Performs minor repairs and reports maintenance needs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

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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 worldwide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. 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

Accountabilities

Incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties as below.

Custodial

• Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards.
• Responds to and assists caretakers in their daily tasks in the absence of a supervisor.
• Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes, vacuums, polishes, and waxes floors.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and other surfaces.
• Cleans washroom facilities and shower rooms.
• Cleans offices, classrooms, and other rooms.
• Supplies toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other hygiene items.
• Empties trash bins and disposes of trash appropriately.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and disinfects areas and equipment before and after use.
• Spot cleans carpets and performs general carpet cleaning as required.
• Performs extensive cleaning, carpet cleaning, stripping, and waxing floors, and light maintenance during non-peak periods.
• Organizes and maintains janitorial supplies and monitors stock levels.
• Informs Facility Manager of repairs and maintenance needs.
• Performs minor repairs and reports safety concerns or major issues.
• Follows procedures for inventory tracking and safety protocols.
• Lifts and moves furniture as needed.
• Performs laundry services as required.

Administrative

• Attends meetings as requested.
• Participates in scheduled training.

Critical Relationship Management

Internal: team members, managers, residents, clients; External: vendors, suppliers, service providers.

Managerial/Technical Leadership

• Reports to: Property Manager
• Supervises: none, but may supervise other caretakers or volunteers in absence of manager.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work, handling waste and human biohazards.
• Exposure to chemicals, electrical hazards, infectious diseases, and challenging behaviors.
• Risk of injuries and working in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of general and cleaning experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Skills and Capabilities

• Supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission.
• Compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and screenings.

Compensation

• Range: $27,846.00 to $38,641.20 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

• Position: Entry level, part-time.
• Industry: Non-profit organization management.