Sheltercare Custodian - Kitchener, Canada - House of Friendship

House of Friendship

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employer:

House of Friendship
Type:
Full-Time
Term (Duration):
Permanent
Description:
ShelterCare Custodian
House of Friendship
Property Services/ShelterCare
At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun
Sounds pretty great doesn't it? It is
We are seeking a mature and responsible individual to join our team in the role of Custodian for the Maintenance and ShelterCare programs. This individual will work primarily weekday, daytime hours, cleaning and maintaining 190 Weber St. for House of Friendship programs and staff.

- **This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), permanent, salaried position with paid sick time, personal days and vacation; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plan.

G class driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required.
A Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check may also may required.
Custodial experience will be considered an asset.*
Key Responsibilities:
To clean common areas, office spaces, staff spaces, and group spaces
To complete minor maintenance tasks as needed
To complete some cleaning and maintenance tasks external to the buildings
To complete laundry as required (resident bedding and towels)
To interact with staff and participants as needed, in a professional and respectful manner
To seek support from supervisor as needed to problem solve situations and respond appropriately to feedback
Contact supervisor with any health and safety or role concerns
To work collaboratively with all staff to ensure clean and safe environments for staff and participants
Solve issues and take initiative to ensure that respective sites are safe, in good working order, cleaned and disinfected regularly

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:

Be aware of and assist in maintain a healthy and safe working environment
Experience with cleaning and basic maintenance skills
Physically able to clean, lift, carry, reach, shovel snow and safely use a step ladder across all of the required working hours
Ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback
Ability to respond to the changing needs of the sites
Ability to prioritize needs and be flexible to accommodate changes
Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with individuals who may be using substances, in withdrawal from substances and/or experiencing challenges with mental health
Ability to interact professionally with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, various income levels, and sensitivity to their needs
Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude
Excellent time management and planning skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience with cleaning and simple maintenance tasks

Critical Skills:

Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected
Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required
Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members
Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs
Experience with and commitment to using an antiracism, antioppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery
Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude
Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges
Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping

Rate of Pay:

Note: most new team members will start somewhere between the start rate and the mid point of the range.
Grade: 3
Min: $18.13
Mid: $20.59
Max: $23.05Working Conditions:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, daytime hours
Some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the program
Requires the completion of physical tasks throughout the day and all week
Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected
Required to assess situations