Full-time Custodian

YW Calgary•Calgary, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Custodians at YWCA Calgary are responsible for maintaining YW property to acceptable standards of cleanliness, ensuring that facilities and surrounding areas are welcoming, clean, and safe for all users. As part of a dynamic team, the successful candidate will perform basic maintenance and day-to-day janitorial duties, while adhering to YWCA policies, procedures, and applicable Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Requirements

Strong customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively speak, read and write in English
Ability to positively contribute to the team and work collaboratively
Takes initiative, demonstrates adaptability, and responds well to change in a dynamic work environment
Experience maintaining and operating cleaning equipment (e.g., carpet cleaner, floor scrubber, Kaivac machine, and vacuum cleaners).
Strong knowledge of the safe use and application of cleaning chemicals and products
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft 360 applications
Successful completion of First Aid training within three to six months
WHMIS certification

Responsibilities

Clean, maintain, and ensure overall hygiene of specified spaces at YW
Ensure that all safety standards are met
Proactively identify and notify your supervisor of areas that require attention or maintenance
Report unsafe work practices, hazards, or incidents immediately in accordance with YW’s incident reporting requirements to help ensure proactive risk mitigation and management in compliance with legislative requirements (Occupational Health & Safety, Workers’ Compensation Board, etc.)
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety materials, devices, and tools to safely perform the work
Maintain and correctly use janitorial equipment
Participate in YW meetings as required
Engage and participate in learning, training, and certification opportunities
Foster and contribute to a culture of inclusion and equity in a diverse work environment; understand and recognize that individual differences significantly contribute to YW Calgary’s success in its programs and workplace environment
Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to your role, how you work and how you engage with others, as aligned with YW Calgary’s values and Practice Framework
Share individual accountability to create and maintain inclusive and safe spaces and practices (physically and psychologically) that are open, transparent, and encourage accountability, advocacy, and mentorship
Understand and remain current with YW Calgary Health, Safety and Wellness policies, practices and protocols and ensure work is performed in alignment to YW’s culture
Actively participate in the implementation of the National Standard for Psychological Health & Safety and integrate into all work practices and interactions with colleagues