Janitor

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Charlottetown, PE

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The role is responsible for performing janitorial duties and ensuring The Salvation Army Charlottetown Community Church ministries and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner in compliance with applicable standards.

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.

Nice To Haves

Related maintenance Education/ Certificates would be an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain defined work areas.
Ensure the weekly upkeep of the facilities i.e., empty all garbage receptacles, put garbage out for designated garbage day and return recycling and composite bins when emptied.
Vacuum all carpeted areas, sweep all tiled areas, wash floors and baseboards in tiled areas, clean all glass areas; windows and ledges etc. using a ladder where/when needed, dust all offices and furnishings.
Wipe down all tables, chairs, and door handles, checks, cleans, moves, arranges, and dusts furniture as required.
If applicable, ensure kitchen cleanliness, clean and polish sinks, toilets and counter tops, mirrors, and fixtures; clean washrooms (toilets, sinks, floors), restock washrooms and hand sanitizers, and distribute received material as required.
Identify/report to supervisor any repairs that may require an external service provider.
Check doors and windows to ensure building security.
Perform minor repairs such as electrical (change light bulbs) and plumbing (unblocking toilets, troubleshooting flushing issues), wall parch-painting, light furniture fixing (tighten screws) reports safety concerns and major repair issues to supervisor.
Spot wash accessible walls, strip and wax floors, spot cleaning, and shampoo carpets as required.
Ensure the general upkeep of external property, keeping sidewalks and entrances clear of snow and ice, including salting, litter pick up and up-keep of storage shed.
Salting and clearing of snow to the front sidewalks and all entrances.
Lawn care at the Ministry unit.
Monitor and maintain mixed cleaner bottles for custodial use.
Ensure that all bottles contain WHMIS compliant labeling.
Keep food bank area clean and safe by adhering to all health and safety standards recommended by Public Health etc.
Contribute to the overall safety of staff, volunteers, donors, clients, and guests (e.g., clear fire exits, cleans spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the buildings)
Use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer.
Report any workplace hazards, dangers, safety issues, injuries, or illness’ immediately and ensure care is taken 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.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.