Part Time Housekeeper/janitor 8am-4pm - Toronto, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army
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Toronto, Canada

4 days ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

To work with the Housekeeper/Janitorial Supervisor in supporting the Evangeline Residence in achieving its vision of Housing, Outcomes, Mission, and Excellence (HOME) by providing outstanding, client centered service in ways that are aligned with The Salvations Army's core values and Housing First.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES:


Housekeeping Responsibilities

  • Disinfect all high touch surfaces throughout the building including resident rooms and common areas during weekends
  • Dispose of all garbage in each assigned bedroom, administrative spaces and common areas during weekends
  • Checks, cleans, moves, arranges and dusts furniture as required
  • Checks doors, windows and lights to ensure building and client security
  • Clean and maintain bathroom stalls, floors, sink toilets and walls
  • Restocks washroom supplies and distributes toilet paper to assigned bedrooms and common areas once weekly
  • Ensures all beds are stripped of linens once weekly and distributes fresh linens to each assigned bedroom
  • Clean and empty all lint traps in all laundry machines
  • Support Residential Workers in emergency clean ups (example, body fluids, virus transmission etc.)
  • Thoroughly inspects all rooms weekly and common areas for any possible infestations as per policy and procedures
  • Report infestations immediately to Support Services Supervisor and/or designate
  • Sweep, mop and vacuum as per provided work schedule
  • Clean lower sections of windows
  • Spot clean marks on floors and walls
  • Chapel, staff/client lounges, dining rooms and offices to be cleaned, including refrigerators and small appliances, as per the provided work schedule
  • Assist with weekly deliveries of produce and kitchen supplies
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment

Maintenance Responsibilities:


  • Note and report any required repairs or replacements to the Support Services Supervisor and/or designate
  • Emergency repair situations must be reported immediately to the Support Services Supervisor and oncall
  • Completing general rounds of the building to identify any concerns to be addressed
  • Take initiative to address any concerns related to the building that can be addressed in a timely manner (ex. Ceiling tiles, clogged toilets, light bulbs)
  • Maintains a positive working relationship with external service providers and suppliers

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and Toronto Housing and Homeless Support
  • Participate fully and constructively in all Staff and Departmental meetings
  • Engage in formal performance appraisals with Supervisor after the first 3 months of employment and annually thereafter
  • Read and follow the Policy and Procedures Manual. Every employee must read (and sign that they have read) a copy of Hostel Standards & Guidelines (November 2002), and understand that they will be required to adhere to all guidelines in their dealings with Clients as well as with Staff and Administration
  • Become familiar with the provisions of the Position Description & Operations Manual which will be provided for each Job Position
  • As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management
  • Participate in authorized seminars and training sessions as requested
  • Represent the organization in a professional manner

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
  • Adhere to the agency's Health and Safety Program
  • Report accidents/injuries/workplace hazards in a timely manner
  • Conduct facility security/safety rounds on a regular basis according to policy
  • Adhere to all Health and Safety Policies of the agency

WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Working environment is in the shelter locations in generally agreeable conditions
  • The hours of work are Thursday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm with a paid meal break
  • The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping and sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
  • The incumbent is required to lift more than 30 pounds
  • The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using nonmotorized/general cleaning equipment
  • The incumbent's work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property designated.
The Incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

  • Handle Garbage
  • Isolation and monotony
  • Odours
  • Dealing with angry people
  • Verbal abuse
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Various Weather conditions
  • Washrooms (i.e., human waste)
  • The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illness due to:
  • Physical attacks by others
  • Exposure to infectious diseases
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Moving Objects
  • Sharp Obj
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