Janitor/custodian

**Janitor/Custodian (Full Time 8 hours/day-evening
- 32 hours per week, Friday - Monday 2:00 - 10:00 pm)**

**Janitor/Custodian (Full TIme 8 hours/day, evening - 40 hours per week. (7-3 Sun & Mon, 2 - 10 Tues - Thurs)**

**Reports To**: Shelter Manager

**Job Summary**

The Janitor/Custodian, under the direction of the Shelter manager, will primarily be responsible for maintaining a clean and healthy working environment for all areas of the shelter facility. Practicing strong attention to detail, effective time management skills the cleaner/janitor will adhere to safe work practices at all times. Working with a vulnerable population, this role will respect and protect the rights of clients.

**Competencies**
- Compassion
- Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Independence
- Motivated
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Relationship
- Resourceful
- Results Orientation
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Truth telling and Peace Making

**Job Duties**
- Adhere to all appropriate workplace regulations and legislation regarding health and safety, accommodation standards, and company policies and procedures
- Protect the health and safety of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately
- Maintain the cleanliness and order of the facility, stocking and supplying designated facility areas (sweeping, mopping, cleaning) laundry services, showers, washrooms, and mats
- Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects
- Perform regular property inspections including washrooms, common areas, building exterior each day at specified times
- Ensure commitment to quality, client and guest safety, and risk management initiatives
- Notify management of occurring deficiencies and need for repairs

**Job Requirements**
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2 years prior experience
- WHMIS training
- Valid first aid or CPR certification
- Clean vulnerable sector check
- Strong working knowledge of safe cleaning industry principles, methods, practices and techniques
- Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, in potentially emotionally charged situations
- Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgments and expectations
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Ability to work under extreme pressure and handle tense and stressful situations
- Demonstrated time management skills
- High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
- High level of integrity and work ethic
- Exposure to infectious waste or illnesses
- Safety precautions due to proximity with hazardous materials and/or contagious diseases
- Interaction with others under varying circumstances-including situations of a highly sensitive nature
- Physical activity including walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending
- Attendance of appropriate training and staff functions
- Interactions with guests
- High levels of stress and pressure

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person