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Job Description
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 world-wide 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 values-based 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:
JOB PURPOSE:
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in assigned areas.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic or typical of the job class:
- Clean assigned areas such as but not limited to windows/sills baseboards desks tables chairs walls all floors and rugs beds stairs and washroom utilities.
- Clean dormitory daily change bedding as required. Dry/wet mop floors as required.
- Clean private rooms as per weekly schedule.
- Laundry duties: DO NOT MIX RESIDENTS LAUNDRY. Fold and return to bag; do laundry for the Centre sheets pillow cases and towels.
- Clean front entrance daily.
- Use cleaning supplies wisely DO NOT WASTE.
- Use all supplies and materials safely and perform all duties in a safe manner.
- After each shift return any equipment used and wash and hang up mops.
- Be polite and courteous to residents but do not fraternize.
- Performs other duties as assigned
NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.
MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:
The successful job applicant will have
Qualifications (Minimum)
- Grade 12 graduate
- Minimum of 2 years housekeeping or related experience
SPECIAL LICENSES DIPLOMAS CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS:
- Possess valid First Aid/CPR certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of chemicals (WHIMIS training)
- Able to understand oral and written communication well
- Work with minimal supervision
- Physically capable of completing all tasks
- Neat in appearance and bondable.
- Willing to subscribe fully to The Salvation Army mission/ethics/values
- **See Precautionary Measures**
MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:
The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:
More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED:
The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools mopping and sweeping bending/twisting/lifting occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.
CONCENTRATION REQUIRED:
The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment handling hazardous chemicals and using non-motorized/general cleaning equipment.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to standards consistent with the values and philosophy of the Centre and of The Salvation Army
- Participate fully and constructively in staff meetings and in-service training
- Engage in regular meetings with your Supervisor at mutually determined intervals
- Engage in formal evaluation sessions with your Supervisor at six and twelve months in the first year of employment and annually thereafter.
- Read follow and suggest improvements to the Centre Policy and Procedures Manual
- Represent the organization in a professional manner.
- Maintain resident staff and The Salvation Army Waterston Centre confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The incumbents work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property designated.
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
- Handle garbage
- Isolation and monotony
- Odours
- Dealing with angry people
- Verbal abuse
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Various weather conditions
- Washrooms (i.e. human waste)
The incumbent may have little to no travel required.
EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:
The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:
- Physical attacks by others
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g. toxic spills)
- Moving objects
- Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricks)
- Electrical hazards
- Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back wrist)
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:
The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
- Universal Precautions
- Use gloves
- Use ear/eye protection (goggles)
- Eye wash stations
- Use fume masks where appropriate
- Use steel toe boots
Police information check with vulnerable sector required - paid by candidate
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $16.97 to $17.92 with a maximum of $18.86.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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
