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/Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing janitorial duties that ensure The Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church and Family Care Centre is maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner in compliance with applicable standards.
Accountabilities:
- Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards.
- Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes, vacuums, polishes, and waxes floors.
- Cleans windows, mirrors, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and other surfaces.
- Cleans offices, kitchen, washrooms and all other rooms.
- Responsible for tracking and record keeping of fridge/freezer temps, fire extinguishers, etc…
- Restock supplies of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other hygiene items.
- Empties trash bins and disposes of trash, recycling, and compost in the moloks. And works with the supervisors to arrange the disposal of items that do not fit
- Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects all areas.
- Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects equipment before and after each use.
- Spot wash accessible walls and spot clean carpets and perform general carpet cleaning, as required.
- Check doors and windows to ensure building security.
- 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 record-keeping for inventory tracking.
- Perform general repairs that do not require certification, such as patching, painting, plumbing, replacing light bulbs etc. Reports safety concerns and major repair issues to supervisor or designate.
- Lifts and moves furniture as requested (Chairs, tables, etc…).
- Ensure the general upkeep of external property, keeping sidewalks and entrances clear of snow and ice, including salting, litter pick up, up-keep of storage shed, watering of plants, etc
- Changing the outdoor sign when needed.
- Support with set up and tear down for programming/rentals.
- Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.
- Monitor and maintain stock of regularly used items, i.e. mops, brooms, lights, supplies etc., and order/purchases as required.
Health and Safety
- Contribute to the safety of staff, guests, customers, and clients (e.g., clear fire exits, cleans spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the building, keeping sidewalks and entrances clear of snow and ice, including salting, litter pick up etc.)
- Monitor and maintain mixed cleaner bottles for custodial use. Ensure that all bottles contain WHMIS compliant labeling.
- Monitor and maintain SDS’s, ensuring all SDS’s are WHMIS compliant.
- Performs monthly workplace health & safety inspections.
- Oversees Fire Safety for the facility – fire drills, fire safety book, fire panel
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other relate duties as required.
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