Custodian

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:

Supervision: Director of Business and Operations or designate.

Union: Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada CLC

Position: Part-Time 10am-2pm Saturday Sunday and Statutory Holidays as required

Rate of Pay: Hourly $18.23

Service Responsibilities:

The incumbent is responsible for the following ranges of job duties characteristic or typical of the job class:

Establishes and monitors preventative maintenance procedures for related equipment; recommends repairs and purchases as required. Performs a number of minor repairs and duties in a variety of trade areas such as electrical carpentry plumbing painting; reports safety concerns and major repairs issues (e.g. furniture and fixtures). Ensures the general upkeep of the facility such as cleaning floors washrooms windows dusting collects and disposes of garbage vacuums. Checks cleans moves arranges and dusts furniture as required. Ensures the general upkeep of external property such as mowing lawns keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice cleaning main floor outside windows picking up litter sweeping sidewalks gardening/watering and pruning shrubs raking. Checks doors and windows to ensure building and resident security; provides access to the facility and secures the facility as needed. Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required. Spot washes accessible walls strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets as required. Monitor and maintain mixed cleaner bottles for custodial front line and kitchen staff use. Ensure that all bottles contain WHMIS compliant labeling. Participate in the creation of a preventative maintenance program for the Lighthouse. Participate in the creation of a policies and procedure manual for the position. Order all janitorial and residential supplies. Submit for approval all purchase orders for external supplies tools maintenance or repairs. Maintain supplies and maintenance costs according to the program budget. Keep a log of all building maintenance and repairs. Be an active member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee. Maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies. Refer all Resident inquiries to front desk staff or Case Worker. Report to the supervisor new equipment that is required or broken equipment which needs to be repaired or replaced. Other duties as requested by the Director and/or supervisor.

The Position Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities of the incumbent.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adhere to standards that are consistent with the values & philosophy of The Salvation Army and the Halton Lighthouse. Read and follow the Employee Handbook and Residential Policy & Procedures. 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. Participate in yearly formal evaluation. Represent The Salvation Army Lighthouse in a professional manner at all times. Be punctual and work all hours scheduled advising immediate supervisor anytime this is not possible. Participate in staff development as required. Work as an effective member of The Lighthouse team whether staff members or volunteers. Work within agency fire safety health & safety and emergency procedures.

This Position Description will be reviewed and/or amended as required to meet prevailing requirements of the Ministry contract and/or The Salvation Army on a regular basis as deemed necessary.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/DETERITY REQUIRED:

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 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.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES:

The incumbents responsibility for Financial Resources:

The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly or on a relief basis or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. He/She may be authorized to spend disburse or collect small amounts of cash. The incumbent has very little input into the annual budget.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES:

The incumbents responsibility for Human Resources:

The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. He/She may demonstrate work methods to new employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The incumbents work environment is typically in the entire facility and property designated.

The incumbent 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 minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to the following:

• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g. toxic spills)
• Moving objects
• Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricking)
• Electrical hazards
• Repetitive strain injuries ( e.g. back wrist)

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in additions to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Use gloves
• Ear/eye protection (goggles)
• Eye wash stations
• Use fume masks where appropriate
• Use steel toe boots

Qualifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School
• More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Must have valid WHMIS certification.
• Must have a valid Ontario Drivers License
• Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Successful candidate must submit a Vulnerable Sector Check at their own cost.

Conditions of Employment:

Normal location of work is 750 Redwood Square Oakville ON L6L 6X7

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.