Custodian

Custodians at YWCA Calgary are responsible for maintaining YW property to acceptable standards of cleanliness ensuring that facilities and surrounding areas are welcoming clean and safe for all users. As part of a dynamic team the successful candidate will perform basic maintenance and day-to-day janitorial duties while adhering to YWCA policies procedures and applicable Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting positive change for individuals and our community
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan

WHAT YOULL DO

• The role involves regular physical activity including lifting carrying pushing pulling bending rotating and walking as well as standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks
• Clean maintain and ensure overall hygiene of specified spaces at YW
• Ensure that all safety standards are met
• Proactively identify and notify your supervisor of areas that require attention or maintenance
• Report unsafe work practices hazards or incidents immediately in accordance with YWs incident reporting requirements to help ensure proactive risk mitigation and management in compliance with legislative requirements (Occupational Health & Safety Workers Compensation Board etc.)
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety materials devices and tools to safely perform the work
• Maintain and correctly use janitorial equipment
• Participate in YW meetings as required
• Engage and participate in learning training and certification opportunities
• Foster and contribute to a culture of inclusion and equity in a diverse work environment; understand and recognize that individual differences significantly contribute to YW Calgarys success in its programs and workplace environment
• Share individual accountability to create and maintain inclusive and safe spaces and practices (physically and psychologically) that are open transparent and encourage accountability advocacy and mentorship

WHAT YOULL BRING

• Strongcustomerservice skills
• Ability to positively contributeto the team and workcollaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability toeffectivelyspeak readand write in English
• Takes initiative demonstrates adaptability and responds well to change in a dynamic work environment
• Experience maintaining and operating cleaning equipment (e.g. carpet cleaner floor scrubber Kaivac machine and vacuum cleaners)
• Strong knowledge of the safe use and application ofcleaning chemicals and products
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft 360 applications
• Successful completion of First Aid training within three to six months is a requirement of the role or provide proof of current certification
• Current WHMIS certifications

If you want to change lives we want to hear from you.
Deadline: until a successful candidate is found
Apply today by submitting your resume cover letter and salary expectations.
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