Custodian

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Calgary, AB

5d•CA$17 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Completion of High School or Equivalent
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
Child Intervention Check if working in the vicinity of children.
At least three months of prior related experience, including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures
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

Responsibilities

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.