Role overview

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 Janitor is to maintain Southview Heights and Terrace, including its buildings and surrounding grounds in a clean, safe, and welcoming condition for all residents, families and staff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Conduct a regular round check of the entire building as instructed, ensuring all doors and windows are properly secure.
Notify Operations and Business Manager of plumbing, electrical and heating emergencies and arrange for emergency repairs.
Provides emergency response to residents of Southview Terrace according to procedure and will assist Heights as required
Ensure the evacuation of residents in case of fire/earthquake according to procedure.
Receive phone calls to Southview when
Read and sign communication book daily
Sweep/mop floors, moving items such as carts & floor mats as per schedule
Garbage and recycling removal as per schedule
Clean and sanitize common area washrooms, offices and other areas as per schedule
Clean heavy black chairs in recreation room as per schedule
Clean commercial kitchen ovens, stove tops, grills and walls as per schedule
Tea room coffee machine to be cleaned/refilled when needed
Shovel & salt entrance ways when
Accommodate requested duty assignments from Support Services Supervisor regarding unexpected work-related situations that may arise from time to time
Write in maintenance book requesting repair services
Inform Support Services Supervisor when supplies are getting low
Follow schedules and rotations of cleaning where applicable
Keep outside grounds, gazebo,stairwells and drains clear of leaves and garbage.
Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working inside and the grounds of Southview Heights and Terrace.
There is no travel required for this position.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission

Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

High school diploma
WHMIS certificate
Current negative TB test
Able to pass a Criminal Record Check
Five years of experience in a janitorial or similar position

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

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.
Strong organizational skills and able to be bonded
Must be fluent in reading and writing in English
Ability to lift at least 35 kg
Ability to read and implement work routines
A heart and disposition for working with seniors.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $21.42 to $23.52 with a maximum of $25.62.

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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.