Full Time Janitor/maintenance Worker

The Janitor/Maintenance Worker is responsible to provide day-to-day maintenance, cleaning and grounds keeping duties to ensure the property is safe, clean, and well maintained as well as providing alternate weekend on-call duties.

General

• Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis as directed by the Executive Director or designate.
• Report any problems or items requiring repair and/or maintenance that he/she notices during execution of his/her duties.
• Report electrical and plumbing deficiencies as appropriate.
• Safely store and maintain all related equipment and supplies in the appropriate storage spaces provided.
• Inventory, maintain and order all required supplies for building operations.
• Contact contactors, suppliers as required.
• Attend meetings and training sessions related to the Workplace Health and Safety Committee.
• Other duties as requested or assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.

Interior Maintenance

• Do minor repairs as necessary.
• Do basic painting as required.
• Miscellaneous minor maintenance (e.g., ensuring that interior lights are equipped with operable lights).
• Cutting of key.
• Repaired damaged furniture.

Exterior Maintenance

• Keep the exterior of the building safe and in good repair.
• Keep entrance sidewalks/walkways clear of snow and ice (shoveled or snow blower); apply ice-melter when contractor is unable to do so.
• Miscellaneous minor maintenance (e.g., ensuring that exterior light fixtures are equipped with operable bulbs, cleaning of outside benches/picnic tables, patio furniture, etc.)

Vehicle Maintenance

• Maintain/Coordinate vehicle vehicle repairs and servicing.
• Ensure fluids (oils, fuel, etc.) are maintained.
• Clean interior and exterior of vehicles on an as needed basis.

Cleaning

• Clean exterior ground floor windows, glass doors, etc., at entrances and exterior doors.
• Clean up paper, litter and other refuse from the project site.
• Clean exterior ground floor windows, glass doors, etc., at entrances and exterior doors.
• Clean all common areas.
• Refill cleaning supplies to each floor.
• Daily remove garbage and recycling and organic bins.
• Remove paper, litter, and other refuse from the interior.
• Vacuum all corridors once per week.
• Wash and polish floors per task list.
• Sweep and mop stairwells as required to keep them clean at all times.
• Clean interior and exterior windows.
• Clean and sanitize common area washrooms.

Other Duties

• Write detailed incident reports and on-call reports and report serious occurrences immediately to the supervisor.
• Assist management in inspections of the property when required.
• Assist in setting up for building events and functions.
• Undertake any other assignments requested by the supervisor or designate which is compatible with this job description.
• Required to attend and assist with any serious emergency on a 24-hour basis, including fire alarms, major floods, major disturbances, etc. when in the building.
• Able to lift, pull, push install appliances.
• Coordinate monthly fire drills.
• Ensure all documentation is kept for areas requiring annual inspection and review.

Working Conditions:

• This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours weekly.
• Work environment is typically throughout the building and external grounds.
• On-call availability required.
• Must physically be able to walk 12,000 steps per day, ability to lift 30lbs.

• Completion of a high school diploma.
• Must have valid WHMIS training.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 2 years of prior related experience including custodial, computer skills and general electrical/plumbing experience or trades experience.
• Must have basic electrical and plumbing skills along with good working knowledge of power tools, tractor trailers/lawn care equipment.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• General understanding of basic construction, maintenance, and mechanical systems and health and safety related issues required.
• Should possess a caring and positive attitude.
• Personnel policies and procedures shall be in conformity with the Salvation Army's Employee Handbook.
• Satisfactory communication skills which include an ability to narrate an incident.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.