Janitor/donation Receiver

PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 9, 2024
- EXPIRY: OCTOBER 31, 2024
- ONSITE
- CALGARY, ALBERTA
- FULL TIME
- OTHER:NOT CLASSIFIED

**Summary**:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Janitor/Donations Receiver to join our team at Inn from the Cold. The Janitor at Inn from the Cold (The Inn) is responsible for maintaining clean facilities, performing tasks like floor cleaning, wall washing, and rubbish removal, while adhering to safety protocols, and assisting with basic maintenance and non-cash donation sorting.

**Description**:
**Are you a changemaker? Come on INN**

**Who Are We?**

We’re an amazing team, doing amazing things every day. Inn from the Cold is the largest organization in the Calgary region dedicated to supporting families experiencing a housing crisis.

At Inn from the Cold, we offer more than a job; we provide an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of families in need. Our values guide us — compassion, accountability, respect, inclusivity, courage, and innovation. We are driven by our vision of a thriving community where every child and family has a safe and stable place to call home.

We prioritize people, recognizing the uniqueness and worth of everyone who walks through our doors. Our commitment to reconciliation and equity is not just a statement; it's a journey we're dedicated to, actively working alongside Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities to dismantle oppressive structures. As a trauma informed organization, we create a safe and supportive environment, promoting healing and resilience.

We are a multidisciplinary team united by a shared vision, mission and values. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and we believe that diverse perspectives drive our success. It is this diversity and the respect and value we have for each other and our community that makes us stronger.

If this sounds like a place where you would want to work, please review the position below to see if there’s a fit with your skills and experience.

**What Are We Looking For?**
- **Position Title** Janitor/Donations Receiver
- **Job Type** Full Time
- **Department** Finance and Operations
- **Reports to** Manager, Operations

**Position Overview**

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Janitor/Donations Receiver to join our team at Inn from the Cold. The Janitor at Inn from the Cold (The Inn) is responsible for maintaining clean facilities, performing tasks like floor cleaning, wall washing, and rubbish removal, while adhering to safety protocols, and assisting with basic maintenance and non-cash donation sorting.

**What You'll Do**

Janitorial Responsibilities
- Hand dust and clean: all office furnishings, file cabinets, fixtures, paneling, window sills and all other flat surfaces weekly
- Wipe clean and buff all metal hardware fixtures
- Update inventory list every Thursday
- Damp cloth dust: all ceiling air conditioning diffusers, partition grilles, register and other ventilating louvers monthly
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, supplies (either manually or by using a hand cart or with other help if needed) and clean under these areas as required
- Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties weekly.
- Washroom cleaning checklist must be signed and dated daily.
- Vacuuming Mopping as required.
- Take direction from senior staff and management

Donations Receiving and Inventory Management Responsibilities
- Receive gift-in-kind donations in the main receiving area
- Be able to pre-sort donations into categories (clothing, books, shoes, house wares, small appliances, toys, etc.) and store in designated areas.
- Pre-sort and assess quality and dispose of used, inappropriate, or excess goods; in some cases, arrange donations and delivery to other agencies.
- Maintain tidiness and organization of the upper receiving area and basement storage area.
- Assist and perform donation and other inventory management, including shortages.

Ongoing Duties
- Ensure safe methods of lifting, and where necessary, assisted lift for heavier items.
- Follow all safety, operational, security and adherence to The Inn’s policies and procedures.
- Follow all safe handling, WHIMIS Standards of cleaning chemicals
- Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and check electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created daily.
- Notify Facilities Manager concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Assist with offloading or loading donations and food supplies.
- Report all Occupational Health and Safety concerns to the Facilities Manager.
- Participate in organizational activities including employee engagement activities, team meetings, town halls and team building.
- Participate in development opportunities.
- Be available for flexible shifts, including weekends, holidays, and extra hours as needed.
- This position description reflects the general duties of the po