Part Time Custodian/maintenance Worker - Kitchener, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

The Custodian/Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing janitorial duties that ensure The Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church and Family Care Centre is maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner in compliance with applicable standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards.
Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes, vacuums, polishes, and waxes floors.
Cleans windows, mirrors, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and other surfaces.
Cleans offices, kitchen, washrooms, and all other rooms.
Responsible for tracking and record keeping of fridge/freezer temps, fire extinguishers, etc.
Restock supplies of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other hygiene items.
Empties trash bins and disposes of trash, recycling, and compost in the bins and works with the supervisors to arrange the disposal of items that do not fit.
Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects all areas.
Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects equipment before and after each use.
Spot wash accessible walls and spot clean carpets and perform general carpet cleaning, as required.
Check doors and windows to ensure building security.
Performs more extensive cleaning, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, and light maintenance during nonpeak programming periods.
Organizes and maintains janitorial supplies in janitorial room(s) and on janitorial carts.
Follows established procedures and recordkeeping for inventory tracking.
Perform general repairs that do not require certification, such as patching, painting, plumbing, replacing light bulbs etc. Reports safety concerns and major repair issues to supervisor or designate.
Lifts and moves furniture as requested (Chairs, tables, etc. ).
Ensure the general upkeep of external property, keeping sidewalks and entrances clear of snow and ice, including salting, litter pick up, upkeep of storage shed, watering of plants, etc.
Changing the outdoor sign when needed.
Support with set up and tear down for programming/rentals.
Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.
Monitor and maintain stock of regularly used items, i.e. mops, brooms, lights, supplies etc., and order/purchases as required.

Health & Safety and Safe Operations

Contribute to the safety of staff, guests, customers, and clients (e.g., clear fire exits, cleans spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the building, keeping sidewalks and entrances clear of snow and ice, including salting, litter pick up etc.)
Monitor and maintain mixed cleaner bottles for custodial use. Ensure that all bottles contain WHMIS compliant labeling.
Monitor and maintain SDS's, ensuring all SDS's are WHMIS compliant.
Performs monthly workplace health & safety inspections.
Oversees Fire Safety for the facility fire drills, fire safety book, fire panel.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.

Perform other job-related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a permanent parttime position at 15 hours per week.
Schedule may vary from week to week and include both weekdays and weekends.
Flexibility in scheduling is required.
The incumbent's work environment is typically in the entire facility and property designated.
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when handling hazardous chemicals and using nonmotorized/general cleaning equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed High School.
Uptodate CPR/First Aid certification.
Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and a current copy of a Driver's abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

A minimum of three (3) months prior related experience, including general familiarity with professional cleaning and maintenance procedures.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

As required and as applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to Management.
Participate in regular direct supervision with immediate supervisor and comply by attending to noted areas needing improvement to ensure maximum job performance.
Always represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner.
Be punctual and work all hours scheduled, advising immediate supervisor anytime this is not possible.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
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