Part Time Housekeeper (union position)

Description

Operations Manual which will be provided for each Job Position

• As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management
• Participate in authorized seminars and training sessions as requested
• Represent the Organization in a professional manner

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Working environment is in the shelter locations in generally agreeable conditions.
• The hours of work are : Saturday and Sunday from 9am-4 : 30pm with an unpaid meal break.
• The performance of the job requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and tools, mopping and sweeping, bending / twisting / lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
• The incumbent is required to lift more than 30 pounds
• The performance of the job requires moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, and using non-motorized / general cleaning equipment
• The incumbent’s work environment is typically in the entire facility and surrounding property designated.
• The Incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions :
• Handle Garbage
• Isolation and monotony
• Odours
• Dealing with angry people
• Verbal abuse
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Various Weather conditions
• Washrooms (i.e., human waste)
• The incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illness due to :
• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Moving Objects
• Sharp Objects (i.e., needle pricks)
• Electrical Hazards
• Repetitive strain injuries (e.g., back, wrist)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Public School and / or High School Graduate
• An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE :

More than three months but less than one-year, prior related experience, including life skills, and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES :

Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.

e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening, not older than 6 months

Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.