Janitor (Part-Time)

JOB SUMMARY

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all general areas and offices inside Siloam Mission.  As part of Siloam Mission’s mandate to be a connecting point between the compassionate and less fortunate, the incumbent is expected to facilitate volunteers whenever possible in the performance of his or her duties.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing functions while operating equipment and using necessary chemicals;
• Restocking areas with necessary supplies;
• Assist maintenance staff on light maintenance duties and occasional exterior work;
• Practice correct infection control procedures;
• Maintain supplies inventory management;
• Report maintenance related concerns to maintenance staff; 
• Keep all janitorial closets clean and stocked;
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Report anything you find in your areas that needs repair/improvement to the Facilities manager;
• Other related duties as required/assigned by Facilities Manager;
• Weekly flushing of all 3 plumbed in eyewash stations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

•  Experience as a Janitor in a residential, commercial or institutional building;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment;
• Experience in the Non-profit sector is an asset;

 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/BEHAVIORS

•  Knowledge of cleaning strategies, waste management, and recycling processes;
• Understanding of Workplace Hazardous Information System and Occupational Health & Safety Act;
• Certification of WHMIS is an asset; 
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., continuous walking, standing, repetitive bending, turning, twisting, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and moving heavy items;

RELATIONSHIP

 ·        Interaction with staffs, volunteers, and community members.

WORKING CONDITIONS

·        Work requires standing and walking around over extended periods of time;

·        Can lift at least 50lbs.;

·        Hazardous conditions could potentially include unpredictable or risky behaviours from community members;

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY

The incumbent contributes to making the organization safe for clients and staff and recognizes the importance of reporting unsafe situations and participating in follow up reviews as a learning opportunity.

• Provides a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Safety and Health
• Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHMIS and Safe Work Procedures. Immediately investigates and recommends corrective action on any unsafe acts, work conditions, incidents, near misses, injuries or illnesses.
• Demonstrates understanding of role and responsibilities in fire prevention and disaster preparedness and participates in safety and health training programs including the facility’s Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plan.
• Supports an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of services. Community Member safety is a standing item for all individual and departmental meetings.

CLOSING DATE:  22 November 2024