Job Summary: 

Performs routine cleaning, minor maintenance and service functions in the organization’s buildings and grounds. 

Reports to:

The Co-CEO, Executive Coordinator and Program Coordinator IIs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Cleans, washes and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floor, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds and washrooms by methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, buffing, using various manual and power cleaning equipment.  Cleans, dusts and wipes down various appliances and accessories.
2. Collects and disposes of refuse and maintains clean refuse areas; performs spot clean-ups as required.
3. Maintains and cleans parking lots and sidewalks using hand and powered brooms, rakes, shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse; performs minor gardening tasks such as mowing and trimming lawn, weeding, watering.
4. Reports any non-routine maintenance needs to the supervisor.  Performs minor maintenance on buildings, grounds, furniture, electrical fixtures and plumbing; such as unplugging sinks and toilets, replacing tap washers, light bulbs.
5. Sets up furniture for functions and meetings.  Maintains various logs, key registers and other records; assists in taking inventory; orders and maintains janitorial supplies.
6. Secures the building by arming alarms, locking doors and windows.
7. Reports to the Executive Coordinator regarding supply stock and inventory.
8. Launders linens and cleaning rags, mop heads, etc.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications: 

This position requires Grade 10 and at least one (1) month recent relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  Equivalencies are outlined on our selection criterion rating guide for competitions for regular employment.  

Direct program delivery experience in the community social service sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community support services is preferred.

Job Skills and Abilities:

This position requires an individual who has strong teamwork skills, good communication skills (written and oral) and good organizational skills.   It requires a good understanding of diverse abilities and teaching methods.   Augmentative communication skills are an asset for this position.  The position requires openness to cultural diversity and support for nurturing family and support networks relationships.

A moderate level of physical fitness is required of this position since direct delivery of services may involve walking, standing, kneeling, lifting etc.

Additional Information: 

Personal vehicle may be required at times. 

Wages: 

Rates are as per the Collective Agreement Janitor/Housekeeper, Grid Level 3 – JJEP Wage Grid.