Janitor (Casual)

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Vancouver, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 PURPOSE: The Janitor maintains the cleanliness of the facility, property and or grounds in compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

Completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.
Building Service Worker Certificate or Diploma
WHIMS
First Aid
Criminal Record Check
Three months of prior related experience, including previous cleaning experience and familiarity with cleaning supplies and procedures.
Frequently operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, etc
Moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized equipment and general cleaning.
Handle garbage
Isolation and monotony
Odours
Dealing with angry people
Verbal abuse
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Various weather conditions
Washrooms (i.e. human waste)
Physical attacks by others
Exposure to infectious diseases
Exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g. toxic spills)
Moving objects
Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricks)
Electrical hazards
Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back, wrist)
Universal Precautions
Use gloves
Use ear/eye protection (goggles)
Eye wash stations
Use fume masks where appropriate

Responsibilities

Ensures the general upkeep of the facility such as cleaning floors, washrooms, windows, dusting, collects and disposes of garbage, vacuums
Checks, cleans, moves, arranges and dusts furniture as required
Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as, cleaning main floor outside windows, picking up litter, sweeping sidewalks
Checks doors and windows to ensure building security
Reports safety concerns and repair issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures)
Restocks washroom supplies
Spot washes accessible walls, strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpet
Performs other duties as assigned