Relief Custodian

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 position provides required sanitation, cleaning, and custodial service to custodial standards ensuring that the building environment is healthy and comfortable.

Accountabilities:

Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes, vacuums, polishes, and waxes floors

Cleans windows, mirrors, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and other surfaces

Cleans washroom facilities and shower rooms

Cleans offices, classrooms, and other rooms

Supplies toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other hygiene items

Empties trash bins and disposes of trash in the garbage compactor or garbage bins

Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects areas and /or equipment

Spot cleans carpets and performs general carpet cleaning, as required

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 documentation for inventory tracking

Informs Custodial Supervisor of general repairs and maintenance items required

Lifts and moves furniture as requested

Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards

Attends mandatory training and specialized work training when scheduled

Performs laundry service as required by program/department needs.

Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.

Attends meetings as requested by Director of Facilities or Custodial Supervisor

Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a relief position and hours may vary, on as needed basis.

Location is in our Centre of Hope, downtown Calgary in a men’s residential shelter, indoors and outdoors.

Exposed to weather as work is done indoors and outdoors in all seasons.

The work environment is typically in the entire facility and property designated.

Moving furniture, pushing, and pulling, as well as lifting items up to 50 lbs.

Handles garbage and cleans up human waste and biohazardous substances.

Exposure to odours, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards and infectious diseases.

May deal with aggressive people and may experience verbal, and less likely, physical attacks

Risk of needle pricks, back injuries, and repetitive strain injuries.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

Completion of High School or Equivalent

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

At least three months 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.

Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills

Ability to use cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning compounds

Moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment

Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures

Background in handling, mixing and safely using cleaning chemicals

A strong sense of initiative and responsibility in working alone

General knowledge of workplace safety practices, policies, and procedures (e.g., equipment safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment use) to ensure performance of safe work practices.

Required to lift more than 20 lbs

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.45 to $21.81 with a maximum of $26.17. 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.