Laundromat Attendant - Calgary, Canada - The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary)

The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary)

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Laundromat Attendant - Receptionist

Position Type:
Regular Full Time - 64 hours bi-weekly

Location:
Downtown, Calgary

Position Summary

The Laundromat Support Worker oversees the day-to-day operation of the laundromat and assists residents and the public that use the laundromat.

Hours/Schedule
Regular Full Time - 64 hours bi-weekly; Tuesday-Wednesday, and Saturday-Sunday; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

What you will be doing in your role

Opens and closes the laundromat.
Welcomes and assists users with operation of washers and dryers.
Monitors laundry loads, watching that no items containing tar or similar substances are put into machines.
Maintains a safe, supportive, and clean environment for all laundromat users.
Wipes down machines, inside and out, at the end of the shift.
Notifies supervisor if machines are not operating and/or need attention.
Monitors supply inventory and notifies supervisor when supplies need replenishing.
Tracks laundromats use and enters data into the database.
Responds appropriately to emergencies, including contacting West Desk.
Logs resident names and completes laundry room sheet (usage stats).
Enters data from the laundry room sheet into the data base.
Develops and documents options and recommendations to issues and problems.
Creates posters/signage to communicate laundromat hours to residents and the public.
Prepares incident reports, as required.

Required Education, Experience and Competencies

Completion of high school diploma
Satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search
Up to one year of related experience with at least three (3) months experience working with homeless individuals
Understanding of, and ability to, work with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities that are vulnerable and find themselves homeless
Good customer service skills
Able to work independently
Good numeracy skills
Basic computer skills to enter information into a database
Awareness and support of The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary) Mission and Values
Background check consent

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants and those selected for an interview will be contacted._

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has had the privilege of serving vulnerable people in communities across Canada.

Last year, we helped over 1.7 million people.

The Salvation Army not only provides the necessities of life such as food, clothing, and shelter, but our programs address needs such as addictions, language barriers, loneliness, unemployment, and family challenges.

Our services continually adapt to meet emerging needs.

At work in more than 400 communities across the country, The Salvation Army has grown to become one of Canada's largest non-governmental providers of social services.

Mission and Core Values

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.

Our values underpin all that we do:

Hope:
We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service:
We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity:
We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.

Stewardship:
We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All common surfaces and touch points are regularly sanitized. Wearing masks is optional.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Experience:

- working with vulnerable population: 1 year (preferred)
- doing laundry, washing clothes: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person