Housekeeping

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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:

Position Purpose summary:

To provide a clean and safe environment at the Ottawa Booth Centre and Anchorage Programs.

Accountabilities:

Ensures general upkeep of The Ottawa Booth Centre such as common areas residents rooms cleaning floors washrooms-windows dusting vacuuming collecting and disposal of garbage
Checking cleaning moving arranging and dusting furniture as required
Restocks washroom supplies and distributes received material as required
Follow proper universal precautions while performing duties
Follow hazardous materials procedures
Performs other duties as per assigned for each area of our property
Aiding in the prevention of the spread of bedbugs
Required to show courtesy to clients and all those on the property of the Ottawa Booth Centre

Health and Safety

Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures in place; complies with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WSIB
Ensures all procedures rules and guidelines for the safety and security of clients and staff are enforced and respected

Physical Effort:

operate industrial cleaning equipment and tools
mop and sweep (repetitive motions)
bend and twist
occasionally carry out step-ladder work
lift more than 20 pounds with assistance

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

internal staff

External:

None

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

Coordinator of Facilities

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May deal with angry and abusive clients
May encounter verbal abuse

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 Diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

1 to 3 years recent housekeeping experience preferably with an organization that works with the marginalized population

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

Current WHMIS training
Nonskid CSA approved Safety shoes are required
Bilingual (English and French) is an asset
Must supply a current Clear Police Check for the Vulnerable Sector

Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 4:30pm to 1:00am

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $19.62 to $19.62 with a maximum of $19.62.

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.

Who We AreFor 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 addition we support people exp...