Caretaker

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Bonavista, NL

1d•CA$16 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Caretaker to perform light cleaning duties to maintain defined work areas and ensure the upkeep of facilities. This role involves general cleaning, waste management, minor repairs, and ensuring building security. The Caretaker will also be responsible for adhering to health and safety regulations, including WHMIS compliance and the proper use of safety equipment. This position is part-time, with approximately 6 hours per week, mainly during weekdays.

Requirements

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).
High School Diploma
Minimum 6 months custodial and/or maintenance work experience
Dependable
Excellent communication skills
Friendly disposition
Ability to lift an average weight of 25lbs with a maximum of 50lbs, on occasion where weights may exceed 25lbs the assistance of another person is mandatory.
Valid Criminal record check with vulnerable sector

Nice To Haves

Related maintenance Education/ Certificates would be an asset

Responsibilities

Perform light cleaning duties to maintain defined work areas.
Ensure weekly upkeep of facilities, including emptying garbage, putting garbage out for collection, and returning recycling and composite bins.
Vacuum carpeted areas, sweep tiled areas, and wash floors and baseboards in tiled areas.
Clean glass areas, windows, and ledges, using a ladder when necessary.
Dust offices and furnishings, and wipe down tables, chairs, and door handles.
Check, clean, move, arrange, and dust furniture as required.
Ensure kitchen cleanliness, clean and polish sinks, toilets, countertops, mirrors, and fixtures.
Clean washrooms, restock washrooms and hand sanitizers.
Distribute received material as required.
Identify and report any repairs that may require an external service provider to the supervisor.
Check doors and windows to ensure building security.
Perform minor repairs such as changing light bulbs, unblocking toilets, troubleshooting flushing issues, wall touch-up painting, and light furniture fixing.
Report safety concerns and major repair issues to the supervisor.
Spot wash accessible walls, strip and wax floors, perform spot cleaning, and shampoo carpets as required.
Monitor and maintain mixed cleaner bottles for custodial use, ensuring WHMIS compliant labeling.
Contribute to the overall safety of staff, volunteers, donors, clients, and guests by ensuring clear fire exits, cleaning spills, and removing obstacles.
Use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed.
Report any workplace hazards, dangers, safety issues, injuries, or illnesses immediately.
Take care with all equipment and property.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.