Housekeeper/Cleaner

To provide a clean and safe environment at The Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope.

Accountabilities:

• Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes, vacuum floors
• Cleans and stocks washroom facilities
• Cleans and sanitizes offices, classrooms, and main areas of the building
• Empties garbage
• Spot cleans carpets and performs general carpet cleaning, as required
• Organizes and maintains janitorial supplies in janitorial room(s) and on janitorial carts
• Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking
• Informs Director of Operations of general repairs and maintenance items required
• Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards
• Performs laundry of mop, cleaning cloths, aprons
• Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols
• Required to show courtesy to clients and all those on the property of The Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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 Workers Compensation
• 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 stepladder work
• Lift more than 20 pounds with assistance

Employment Status: Regular; Full-time; 40 hours per week

Education/Certifications/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years recent housekeeping/cleaning experience preferably with an organization that works with the marginalized population
• Current WHMIS training or be willing to take the training upon hire
• Non-skid CSA approved safety shoes required

• To promote the mission, policies and objectives of the Salvation Army and The Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope
• To carry out tasks in a way that meets client needs and allows us to be a transforming influence in our community
• To uphold and promote our core values, Hope, Service, Dignity & Stewardship and taking time to celebrate client successes
• To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the clientele and coworkers of The Salvation Army and The Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope
• At all times participate as an active and responsible team member in all work groups and treat fellow employees and officers in a respectful manner
• To treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution
• At all times represent the organization in a professional manner and act in the best interest of the employer
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training as offered
• Be able to supply a current clear Criminal Police/Vulnerable Sector Check
• Be willing to obtain clearance through the Salvation Army Internal Abuse Registry and be willing to sign the Salvation Army Code of Conduct Receipt & Acknowledgement Form