Janitor Janitor

Description

The Janitor is responsible for performing janitorial duties that ensure The Salvation Army Kamloops in maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner in compliance with applicable standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects equipment before and after each use.
• Organizes and maintains janitorial supplies in janitorial room.
• Empties trash bins and disposes of trash and recycling in the bins and works with the supervisors to arrange the disposal of items that do not fit.
• Checks, cleans, moves, arranges and dusts furniture as required.
• Restock supplies of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other hygiene items throughout the building.
• Spot washes accessible walls and spot clean carpets as required.
• Organizes own work with some flexibility to choose alternative sequence of tasks based on the current circumstances.
• Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.
• Monitors and maintains stock of regularly used items, i.e. mops, brooms, supplies etc., and makes sure they are ordered as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical working location for this position is in the entire facility and property designated.
• Schedule may vary from week to week and include both weekdays and weekends.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required.
• The incumbent is required to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
• The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when handling hazardous chemicals and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment.
• Works under the following disagreeable conditions:
  • Handle garbage
  • Isolation and monotony
  • Odors
  • Dealing with angry people
  • Exposure to drugs and alcohol
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Various weather conditions
  • Washrooms (i.e. human waste)
  • Multi-tasking
• May be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:
  • 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).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of High School (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable)

• Up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) months prior related experience, including general familiarity with professional cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• An understanding of and support for the Mission Statement of the Salvation Army in Canada
• Excellent customer/donor service ethics including the ability to deal with the public in a friendly manner
• A proven ability to work in a team setting as well as a willingness to take personal initiatives
• The ability to adapt to change and interruptions to a normal work routine, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A willingness to adhere to a dress code of modesty, neatness and cleanliness
• The successful applicant must have, or be willing to obtain, a criminal record check, clearance from the National Abuse Registry and be bondable

HOURS: Part-time between 6 and 10 hours per week, Monday to Fridays, casual/on-call position.

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

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.