Environmental Services Worker (Casual)

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith and valuesbased organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

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.

Job Description:

Mission and Values Statement

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement

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.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values:

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory has four core values:

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 everyones worth.

Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Environmental Services Worker is responsible for the overall cleanliness and upkeep of Edmonton Centre of Hope buildings and/or grounds ensuring that services are delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds Health & Safety Standards funder/contract expectations demonstrates respect for all individuals achieves the goal of providing a homelike environment and evidences Christian values.

Environmental Services Worker is supervised by the Environmental Services Manager and should expect to receive direction specific to task and program environmental needs from management at the site where the Worker is delivering services

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

General Cleaning

Cleaning will involve any and all activities required to ensure Edmonton Centre of Hope buildings and surrounding grounds are sanitized clear of debris and maintained in a condition that ensures a pleasant positive environment for clients staff and visitors. This will involve but is not limited to: sweeping mopping dusting cleaning all washroom fixtures cleaning walls doors floors ceilings windows light fixtures storage areas and bins changing linens and processing dirty linens stocking

linen and supply areas removal of garbage and processing recycling.

Ensures a high level of cleanliness and sanitary standards are achieved and maintained in all areas of Edmonton Centre of Hope facilities including but not limited to:

Cleaning of residents rooms common areas staff room chapel dining areas computer room offices reception meeting rooms public washrooms and exterior grounds areas

Spot wash accessible walls clean blinds windows doors furnishings strip and wax floors vacuum and shampoo carpets as required.

Clean residents rooms change linen and bedding clean common washrooms and toilets

Clean residents rooms pods and dormitories upon check out of residents and prepare room for new resident as per requirements by Manager.

Clean move and arrange furniture as required

Ensures the general upkeep of external property such a cleaning the main floor outside windows picking up litter emptying outside garbage bins sweeping sidewalks gardening/watering and pruning shrubs and raking when scheduled to carry out these duties.

Report any damage or deficiencies of property or furnishings to the Central Services Manager.

Infection Prevention & Control

Ensure that a universal precautions approach is used when carrying out duties by using cleaning supplies that are appropriate and specific to the task at hand wearing disposable gloves masks and coveralls as required disposing of biohazards in the appropriate and approved manner and ensuring that proper hand washing techniques are used at all times.

Carry out infestation control procedures ensuring that established procedures are followed including the use of protective clothing and materials

Ensure proper handling and maintenance of cleaning equipment and notify Central Services Manager when repairs and/or replacement of equipment is needed

Inventory Check and Stock Supplies

Restock washroom supplies receive and distribute supplies as required.

Ensure proper storage labeling and care of cleaning equipment and supplies.

Laundry

Ensure that all bedding rags mop heads Environmental Maintenance and Food Services uniforms are cleaned on a regular basis.

Perform regular inventory and labeling of all linen supplies

Ensure that all clean & dried linens are bagged & stored so linens will not gather dust become contaminated and are protected from infestations.

Complete minor sewing/tailoring duties as needed

Maintain an orderly and clean laundry area

Other duties

Represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner at all times and uphold the Mission of The Salvation Army.

All other related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal:

Various ad hoc Committees as assigned

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

This position reports directly to the Environmental Services Manager.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Ensures proper storage labeling and care of cleaning equipment and supplies.

Establish and monitor preventative maintenance procedures for equipment used for cleaning duties and notify Environmental Services Manager when repairs and/or replacement of equipment is needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing moderate amount of lifting carrying supplies and walking.

Working environment is generally in the residential building in fastpaced conditions.

The job requires lifting/twisting/bending. The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

High School graduate required

Basic housekeeping course and WHMIS certification

Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

3 months to 1 year prior related experience

General familiarity with cleaning procedures in an organizational setting

Ability to operate commercial cleaning equipment

Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures

Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army its mission culture and values

Skills and Capabilities:

Should have good communication skills both verbal and written

Be able to work well in team setting.

Must be able to demonstrate work methods to new employees when required

Effective organizational and time management skills

Reliability and punctuality are essential

All Environmental Services Workers are required to wear closetoed nonskid shoes. These shoes are a personal expense and must be worn at all times.

The incumbents work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property as designated and may require working under the following disagreeable conditions:

Dealing with angry and abusive people

Verbal abuse

Exposure to bodily fluids bodily waste

Exposure to drugs alcohol and solvents

The incumbent will work on call 24/7 or as scheduled

Physical attacks by others

Exposure to infectious diseases

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks knives and weapons)

Other dangerous situations

Universal precautions

Immunization for Hepatitis B

Vaccination against Tuberculosis

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.