Part-Time Janitor (12 AM to 8 AM)

LE9004 Ashcroft Homes - The Astoria Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a courteous Janitor to join our front desk operations at one of our retirement residences in Canada. The role includes greeting visitors, answering calls, performing cleaning and sanitizing of common areas, and supporting administrative tasks.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will respond to emergencies, update lists, manage mail and packages, arrange room bookings, and help ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written English communication
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of standard institutional cleaning techniques

Responsibilities

• Run the front desk in a courteous, efficient manner
• Answer all calls and respond to inquiries professionally
• Redirect calls and take clear messages when required
• Greet and direct all visitors
• Handle administrative duties and mail duties
• Prepare packages and arrange courier pickup
• Arrange meeting room schedules and bookings
• Update phone and distribution lists
• Provide evening security and emergency response when needed
• Report maintenance and repairs in the Maintenance Care system
• Assist with small projects as required

Skills

Customer service

Reception experience

Telephone etiquette

Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Serving it Safe (Smart Choices RS Certification)

VPS Screening

Tools

Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Email

Job description

Wage per hour $19.10 Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Janitor is responsible for responding to incoming calls, greeting and directing all visitors, answering inquiries in a positive and professional manner, cleaning and sanitization of common areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• To run the front desk in a courteous efficient manner
• To answer all incoming calls, and respond to caller’s inquiries in a positive, professional manner
• To redirect calls as appropriate and take clear, concise messages when required
• To greet, assist and direct all visitors
• To handle various administrative and introductory accounting duties
• To pick up and sort internal mail
• To stamp, deliver and maintain mail machine for external mail
• To prepare packages and arrange courier pick up
• To arrange meeting room schedule and bookings
• To update phone and distribution lists
• To replace staff as necessary
• To answer and respond immediately to emergency response system
• To report promptly to management of maintenance & repairs that are necessary throughout the facility by entering in Maintenance Care system
• To always be accessible to your team and management and promptly attend any problems/concerns that may arise
• To maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked and well organized reception area
• To establish and maintain harmonious relationships with residents, their families and employees
• To report to management if the residents have concerns or complaints
• To assist with small projects as required by other administrative support (i.e. labels, bulk mailing, etc.)
• To provide evening security and emergency response for residents when required

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written English communication skills, demonstrating empathy and patience
• Ability to provide feedback on a day-to-day basis
• Knowledge and experience with standard institutional cleaning techniques
• Previous experience in commercial/residential/Healthcare cleaning and laundry procedures is desirable Previous experience in reception is considered an asset
• Must exhibit professional and polished telephone manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• High organized and detail focused
• Expertise in Microsoft Word (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail) preferred
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Current CPR and First aid
• Current Smart Choices Responsible Service Certification (Serving it Safe)
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)
• Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care. For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees. The Mission of Cogir Senior Living Human beings are the focus of our mission which is “real estate with purpose”. They are the foundation of our culture as well as our priority. For us, the human being is everywhere and is the basis for all our actions and decisions.

A Unique Experience As employees, every workday is a unique experience. We offer a healthy environment, with inspiring leaders who set clear goals, acknowledge the efforts made and encourage internal advancement. Moreover, we’re offering benefits that reflect the needs of today. There are various options available to allow for a healthy work-life balance.