Janitor

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:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The hours of work are: Monday - Friday from midnight - 8:00 am with an unpaid meal break.

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: To work with the Housekeeper/Janitorial Supervisor in supporting the Maxwell Meighen Centre in achieving its vision of Housing, Outcomes, Mission, and Excellence (HOME) by providing outstanding, client centered service in ways that are aligned with The Salvation Army’s core values and Housing First.

The role of the Janitor is to perform cleaning, of the Maxwell Meighen Centre to provide a safe and healthy environment for clients and staff. This position requires non-judgemental attitudes towards our shelter users. The ideal candidate will show a level of high resilience related to potential confrontation, contact with drug paraphernalia and potentially hazardous situations.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES

Janitor Responsibilities

• Disinfect all high touch surfaces throughout the building including washrooms and common areas
• Dispose of all garbage in each assigned area
• Clean and maintain bathroom stalls, floors, sink toilets and walls
• Restocks washroom supplies
• Support Residential Workers in emergency clean ups (example, body fluids, virus transmission etc)
• Sweep, mop and vacuum as per provided work schedule
• Clean lower sections of windows

• Spot clean marks on floors and walls
• Chapel, staff/client lounges, dining rooms and offices to be cleaned as per the provided work schedule
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and Toronto Housing and Homeless Support
• Participate fully and constructively in all Staff and Departmental meetings
• Engage in formal performance appraisals with Supervisor after the first 3 months of employment and annually thereafter
• Read and follow the Policy and Procedures Manual. Every employee must read (and sign that they have read) a copy of Hostel Standards & Guidelines (November 2002), and understand that they will be required to adhere to all guidelines in their dealings with Clients as well as with Staff and Administration
• Become familiar with the provisions of the Position Description & Operations Manual which will be provided for each Job Position
• As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management
• Participate in authorized seminars and training sessions as requested
• Represent the Organization in a professional manner

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Internal:

• Work with Intake Workers to support building functioning.
• Works as part of Environmental Services Team
• Works with the Housekeeping/Janitorial Supervisor External:
• Supply Deliveries

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position reports directly to the Housekeeping/Janitorial Supervisor

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED

• The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping and sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
• The incumbent is required to lift more than 30 pounds

CONCENTRATION REQUIRED

• The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent’s work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property designated.

The Incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Handle Garbage
• Isolation and monotony
• Odours
• Dealing with angry people
• Verbal abuse
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Various Weather conditions
• Washrooms (i.e., human waste)

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS

The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illness due to:

• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving Objects
• Sharp Objects (i.e., needle pricks)
• Electrical Hazards
• Repetitive strain injuries (e.g., back, wrist)

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Adhere to the agency’s Health and Safety Program
• Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner
• Conduct facility security/safety rounds on a regular basis according to policy
• Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies of the agency The above responsibilities are to be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Salvation Army standards of conduct.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• More than three months but less than one-year, prior related experience, including life skills, and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures
• Public School and/or High School Graduate
• An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable

A police reference check for the vulnerable sector, not older than 6 months, that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army.

Compensation:

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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.