Relief Custodian

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

RRSPs and retirement planning

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Custodian for a relief position at its Centre of Hope in downtown Calgary. The role delivers sanitation, cleaning and custodial services to maintain a healthy environment across indoor and outdoor areas.

Tasks include lifting items, cleaning floors, windows, washrooms, and offices, with laundry service as needed. Hours vary; work is performed in a shelter setting with exposure to weather, cleaning chemicals, and potential safety risks.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School or Equivalent Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Experience with cleaning and maintenance procedures (≥3 months)
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs laundry service as required
• Follows sanitation and disinfecting protocols
• Lifts and moves furniture as requested
• Attends mandatory training and specialized work training

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity & confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Cleaning chemicals handling

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 Custodian position provides required sanitation, cleaning, and custodial service to custodial standards ensuring that the building environment is healthy and comfortable.

Accountabilities

• 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 in the garbage compactor or garbage bins
• Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects areas and/or equipment
• Spot cleans carpets and performs general carpet cleaning, as required
• Performs more extensive cleaning, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, and light maintenance during non-peak programming periods
• Organizes and maintains janitorial supplies in janitorial room(s) and on janitorial carts
• Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking
• Informs Custodial Supervisor of general repairs and maintenance items required
• Lifts and moves furniture as requested
• Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards
• Attends mandatory training and specialized work training when scheduled
• Performs laundry service as required by program/department needs.
• Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.
• Attends meetings as requested by Director of Facilities or Custodial Supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This is a relief position and hours may vary, on as needed basis. Location is in our Centre of Hope, downtown Calgary in a men’s residential shelter, indoors and outdoors. Exposed to weather as work is done indoors and outdoors in all seasons. The work environment is typically in the entire facility and property designated. Moving furniture, pushing, and pulling, as well as lifting items up to 50 lbs. Handles garbage and cleans up human waste and biohazardous substances. Exposure to odours, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards and infectious diseases. May deal with aggressive people and may experience verbal, and less likely, physical attacks Risk of needle pricks, back injuries, and repetitive strain injuries.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School or Equivalent Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements At least three months of prior related experience, including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures

Skills and Capabilities

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills
• Ability to use cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning compounds
• Moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures
• Background in handling, mixing and safely using cleaning chemicals
• A strong sense of initiative and responsibility in working alone
• General knowledge of workplace safety practices, policies, and procedures (e.g., equipment safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment use) to ensure performance of safe work practices.
• Required to lift more than 20 lbs

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.45 to $21.81 with a maximum of $26.17. 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.

Additional Benefits

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.