Janitorial and Maintenance Helper

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 Janitorial / Maintenance Helper carries out general janitorial and maintenance duties related to building, tenant units, and equipment, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful job applicant will have at least 3 months of prior related work experience, as well as:
• Certification in First Aid/CPR
• Universal Precautions
• Certification in WHMIS 2015
• Certification in Non-Violence Crisis Intervention
• Criminal Record Review Act clearance to work with vulnerable adults

JOB DUTIES

• Performs minor repairs in the common area and Residents’ units as instructed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Checks and maintains electrical and mechanical equipment, such as changing air filters and light bulbs, or as instructed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Cleans and maintains hallways, emergency stairways, offices, washrooms, staff room, lobbies, and patio.
• Cleans and assists in maintenance work required in vacant units.
• Removes, empties and returns garbage, recycling, and organic bins.
• Reports Health & Safety-related concerns and repair issues, such as, but not limited to, furniture and fixtures that affect or may affect the workplace and Residential environment for Staff and Residents.
• Participates in ensuring building security, checking doors and windows to ensure they are secured.
• Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as balcony areas, and keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice.
• Restocks washroom supplies and hand hygiene units.
• All other related duties and tasks, as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or the Program Manager, Grace Mansion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties require employee to work in Grace Mansion – an 84 room, four storey Residence located at 596 East Hastings Street in downtown Vancouver. Responsibilities will involve working throughout the residential areas, and general building. The employee may at times be subject to hazardous or disagreeable conditions in the performance of their duties.

WORK LOCATION AND HOURS:

The Salvation Army Grace Mansion – 596 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC.

Hours: 40 hours per week; 8.5 hours per day, with one half-hour unpaid meal break.

Pay Band: 2 THE SALVATION ARMY GRACE MANSION SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING 596 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 4K9 Tel. 778-329-0674 Fax.778-329-0679

Compensation:

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 [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.