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 shelter. In 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.
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JOB SUMMARY
To provide a clean and comfortable environment for clients and staff in accordance with acceptable standards and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Centre.
Cleaning of Fourth & Fifth FloorsTo clean fourth & fifth floor washrooms including fixtures (toilets, sinks, urinals, and showers), floors, walls (including cubicle walls), etc. while using appropriate cleaning agents.
To clean and maintain the floors in dormitories, hallways, utility rooms on the fourth & fifth floors by mopping, sweeping, dry mopping and/or polishing with the buffer daily as required.
To clean glass in doors and windows, baseboards, heaters, windowsills, pipes, lockers, etc. as required on the fourth & fifth floors.
To place any clothing or other items left on the floor in their appropriate lockers or in garbage bags with tags. These occurrences are to be reported to the fourth & fifth floor Caregivers.
Laundry DutiesTo strip and make beds in the fourth floor dormitories, changing linens daily (except those occupied by the same person whose linens will be changed weekly).
To collect and launder all soiled linen towels.
To maintain the fourth & fifth floor linen rooms in an orderly manner.
Other Cleaning DutiesTo clean and maintain the main floors by sweeping, dry mopping and/or polishing with the buffer daily as required.
To sweep and wet mop the main stairways daily or as required.
To clean main floor client washroom including wet mopping the floor and cleaning agents.
To clean chapel at least once per week including vacuuming floors, dusting chairs, pulpit, penitent form, piano and arranging hymn books and bibles, etc.
To clean elevator at least once per week, paying particular attention to its condition daily.
To leave the first floor mop room clean after use.
. To provide cleaning supplies inventory, maintenance and distribution daily or as neededTo be of general assistance to the maintenance worker.
WORKING CONDITIONSThe incumbent's work environment is typically at work sites within various residential or community settings. The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions: dealing with angry and abusive people, verbal abuse, odours, and exposure to drugs and alcohol.
EDUCATIONHigh School Graduation preferred
Certificate in Cleaning/Janitorial Services preferred
Crisis Intervention
First Aid Certificate
Knowledge of WHMIS
Ability to lift over 20 pounds
EXPERIENCEOne year to three years of prior related experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMLOYMENT:Schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities - some weekend and evening work may be required.
o This is Casual position based on hours per week. o Normal shift hours of work - 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. or 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Flexibility in hours is required).Each eight hours shift includes: 2 fifteen minutes paid breaks and a thirty minute unpaid lunch break.
Normal location of work is at The Salvation Army Halifax Centre of Hope, 2044 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $15.70 to $16.90 with a maximum of $20.28.
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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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