Janitorial Associate

Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes • London, ON

2d • CA$0 - CA$18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Janitorial Associate is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties ensuring that all employees, customers, clients, volunteers, and donors are exposed to a clean, safe, sanitary, comfortable, modern, and respectful building. Goodwill is a mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work and improving the lives of others. We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives, and offer training and support for success. We are committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and preserving the environment.

Requirements

• Initiative and self-motivation are necessary, as this job is largely self-directed.
• Keen attention to detail and notices things that others might pass over.
• Accountability and understanding of expectations in this role.
• Ability to evaluate own work and to know when further action is needed to meet standards.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety requirements and work best practices.
• Problem-solving skills for dealing with urgent needs and challenging tasks.
• Interpersonal skills- must be able to build relationships with other people in the facility.
• 5 years’ experience in the field of Janitorial and Maintenance (commercial and/or residential).
• Experience conducting Janitorial work in a similar site/facility.
• Reading and writing comprehension, especially in regards to safety requirements.
• Knowledge and experience working with various types of cleaning equipment (i.e. auto-scrubbers, carpet cleaning equipment, swing machines etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Security Training an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, board rooms, class rooms, common areas, washrooms and recreational facilities.
• Mop tile and concrete floor areas.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas.
• Dust all furniture and fixtures as required.
• Wash and disinfect all washroom floors, toilets, toilet seats, dispensers and fixtures.
• Clean all mirrors.
• Replenish toilet tissue, paper towel and soap as needed.
• Empty all waste baskets and garbage cans in central disposal locations.
• Place garbage and recyclables in corresponding outside storage bin.
• Clean entrances and exits including glass, doors and hardware.
• Use auto floor scrubber on hard surface flooring when necessary and possible.
• Maintain all equipment in good working condition; report damage or worn parts as required.
• Keep outside area near exits and entrances clear of snow and maintain grounds free of cans, paper and debris.
• Clean, wash and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Wash all finger marks from walls, doors, hardware and glass.
• Report minor maintenance repairs.
• Clean kitchen sinks and counters, run dishwashers when full and empty at end of wash cycle.
• Report damages and acts of vandalism.
• Wash and buff floors with floor polisher where required.
• Wash entrance and exit floors.
• Spot clean walls and toilet partitions.
• Spot clean carpets as needed, use carpet machine when required.
• Wipe down base boards, ledges, ducting, stair stringers, balusters and railings as required.
• Maintain up to date inventory of cleaning products and equipment.
• Prioritizing areas to clean if not scheduled according to immediate needs.
• Taking action to proactively resolve issues as they are discovered.
• Deciding which tools, supplies and solutions are safe and appropriate for a given cleaning task.

Benefits

• Dental/health benefits available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
• Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
• Employee discount at retail locations.
• Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.
• Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-life balance with scheduling flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed