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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:
Purpose summary:
The Salvation Army’s Southview Heights and Terrace is a Senior Residence located in South Vancouver.
This person would be doing checks during the night for both buildings, be able to perform janitorial duties, and provide emergency response as required.
Key Responsibilities:

Security:

• Do security rounds inside Heights, Terrace and the core area, including the garage,e every 2 to 3 hours. Change start of direction each time.
• Ensure all doors and windows are secure, including stairwells.
• Notify Operations and Business Manager of plumbing, electrical and heating emergencies and arrange for emergency repairs.
• Provide emergency response to residents according to procedure at the Terrace and assist Heights as required.
• Ensure the evacuation of residents in case of fire/earthquake according to procedure.
• Receive phone calls at the complex.

Janitorial:

• Read and sign the communication book daily.
• Sweep/mop dining room, kitchen floor and walk-in cooler. Carts & floor mats need to be put back in place.
• Garbage to be removed from core areas, kitchen, Heights and Terrace laundry rooms. Flatten boxes and empty recycling bins.
• Buffing and waxing floors using heavy equipment.
• Sanitize elevator buttons (in/outside).
• Clean common area washrooms, remove garbage & restock if needed.
• Clean noted offices daily, remove garbage & empty recycling boxes.
• Heavy black chairs in the recreation room need to be vacuumed weekly. Wipe with a damp cloth if need be.
• Sweep/mop wellness center, recreation room & photocopy room weekly. Clean counter tops, sink, empty shredder, and garbage.
• Terrace garbage area in front of elevators to be swept/washed daily
• Kitchen ovens, stove tops & grills need to be cleaned by the weekend janitor weekly. Filters to be washed in the dishwasher.
• Potato peeler & walls around it need to be cleaned weekly on weekends.
• Tea room coffee machine to be cleaned/refilled when needed.
• Shovel & salt entrance ways when required.
• Accommodate requested duty assignments from the Support Services Supervisor regarding unexpected work-related situations that come up from time to time.
• Write in the maintenance book requesting repair services.
• Inform the Support Services Supervisor when supplies are getting low.
• Follow schedules and rotations of cleaning where applicable. Fill/sign in required checklists & return to the Support Services Supervisor when completed.
• Keep outside stairwells and drains cleaned of leaves and garbage.
• Keep the grounds and Gazebo clear of debris and garbage.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• High school graduate.
• Building Service Worker Certificate
• WHMIS training/certificate.

Experience:

• Experience in janitorial or a similar position.
• Experience working with seniors and/or individuals with cognitive and physical challenges preferred.

Successful candidates, before hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A TB Test
• A clean driver’s abstract

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $19.95 to $21.89 with a maximum of $23.84.
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

Please refer the Job description for details