Custodian

**Are you looking for**:

- A healthy work-life balance**:

- Generous time off**:

- A HIGHLY competitive health & dental package**:

- Paid professional development**:

- Agency paid RRSP contributions (no matching required)**

**If you share our vision of an inclusive world of shared power where everyone lives freely without fear of violence, **you may be our next permanent full-time Custodian**

**Purpose and Role of Position**:
Maintain a safe and clean atmosphere for residents/staff/volunteers at Anova by complying with Health and Safety Standards.

**Job Summary**:
Work with the support team to provide a safe and clean atmosphere at all Anova sites by:

- Developing and following a cleaning schedule
- Maintaining inventory of bulk storage, cleaning supplies, furniture, and other custodial equipment
- Operate and care for cleaning equipment
- Providing minor building maintenance as applicable when Maintenance worker is not on site

**Job Qualifications**:

- Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) Certification
- Technical diploma specializing in custodian work
- Class G driver’s license
- First Aid Certificate
- Other Health & Safety Standards and Equipment & Techniques Training

**Competencies**:

- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Commitment to Health and Safety
- Time Management
- Organization
- Client Focus
- Resource and Fiscal Management

**Job Responsibilities Including But Not Limited To**:
**Responsibility: Custodial**
- Follow flexible cleaning schedules as set out for each site
- Operate and care of the cleaning equipment as set out in the manufacturer’s instructions
- Maintain accurate recording of information related to custodial responsibilities on appropriate forms and keep up to date (Planned Preventative Maintenance)
- Maintain an inventory of bulk storage/linens and order as necessary
- Ordering custodial supplies

**Responsibility: Safety**
- Follow through with responsibilities in accordance with Anova’s safety, fire, and operational procedures
- Use appropriate PPE, safety equipment and clothing in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Ensure proper use of commercial cleaning products and equipment
- Ensure all products used are appropriately labeled and contain the information as required by legislation
- Conduct weekly ‘Healthy and Safe’ room checks
- Identify maintenance difficulties and record or notify as per urgency
- Sit as a member of the Health and Safety Committee, rotating annually with other Maintenance/Custodial staff

**Responsibility: Tenant Support**
- Maintain confidentiality of client information as per Professional Standards
- Instruct residents on the appropriate use of products when requested
- Ensure all residential areas are stocked with the necessary paper and personal hygiene products
- Perform within a feminist organization based on Anova’s vision, mission and beliefs

**Responsibility: Other Duties**
- Set up rooms for community and staff meetings
- Transporting of items between all the sites
- Pick up of donations in the community as needed
- Assist with moving and sorting of donations as outlined in established procedures
- Rotation of work between all Anova sites
- Respond to telephone or electronic requests for information and assistance
- Participate in training as required (WHMIS, AODA, Bill 168, First Aid, Non Violent Crisis Intervention etc.)
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information
- Participate in training of new staff, students, and volunteers
- Attend regular staff meetings, team meetings and training sessions as appropriate and/or required.
- Participate on agency committees as appropriate and/or required.
- Follow the guidelines and practices established for the organization
- Maintain accurate recording of all information on appropriate forms and keep files up to date
- Participate in the evaluation of services as required
- Maintain a current awareness regarding gender-based violence, issues related to women, and data specific to Anova
- Model Respect at Work Principles
- Employees of Anova are expected to find a healthy balance between their work and personal life. They are expected to practice self-care on a regular basis in such a way that supports their physical, emotional and mental well being
- Other duties as assigned

**Salary**: $18.97 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flextime
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)