Custodian (Part-Time Weekends)

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 maintains the cleanliness of the facility, property and/or grounds of in compliance with applicable standards. The incumbent makes minor repairs and provides access to the facility as required.

LOCATION: Community and Family Services/Thrift Store/Northern Centre of Hope in Fort St. John.

Schedule - Monday-Friday (8:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Job Duties

Ensures the general upkeep of the facility such as cleaning floors, washrooms, windows, dusting, collects and disposes of garbage, vacuums

Checks, cleans, moves, arranges and dusts furniture as required

Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as mowing lawns, keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, cleaning main floor outside windows, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks, gardening/watering and pruning shrubs, raking

Checks doors and windows to ensure building and resident security; provides access to the facility and secures the facility as needed

Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required

Spot washes accessible walls, strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets as required

Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends repairs and purchases as required

Performs a number of minor repairs and duties in a variety of trade areas such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing and painting; reports safety concerns and major repair issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures)

Organizes own work with some flexibility to choose alternative sequence of tasks based on the current circumstances

Performs other duties as assigned

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

May be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical working location for this position is in the entire facility and property designated

The performance of the job requires industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills

The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds and applying over 40 lbs. force

The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, using non-motorized/general cleaning supplies, adhering to safety procedures and regulations and occasionally ordering supplies

Works under the following disagreeable conditions:

Handle garbage

Isolation and monotony

Odors

Dealing with angry people

Exposure to drugs and alcohol

Verbal abuse

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Various weather conditions

Washrooms (i.e. human waste)

Multi-tasking

May have little to no travel required

May be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:

Physical attacks by others

Exposure to infectious diseases

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Moving objects

Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricking)

Electrical Hazards

Injury from lifting

Falling on wet/slippery floors

Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back, wrist).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

Have some High School education

WHMIS training

An alternative level of education and experience may be considered

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

More than three months but less than one year 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.

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.

The salary range is based on the Collective Agreement, not any other factors.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $23.28 to $23.66 with a maximum of $24.03. 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.