Custodian

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.

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.

The Custodian position provides required sanitation, cleaning, and custodial service to custodial standards ensuring that the building environment is healthy and comfortable.

• Cleans, sanitizes, sweeps, dusts, mops, washes, vacuums, polishes, and waxes floors
• Cleans windows, mirrors, woodwork, furniture, equipment, and other surfaces
• Cleans washroom facilities and shower rooms
• Cleans offices, classrooms, and other rooms
• Supplies toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other hygiene items
• Empties trash bins and disposes of trash in the garbage compactor or garbage bins
• Cleans, sterilizes and/or disinfects areas and/or equipment
• Spot cleans carpets and performs general carpet cleaning, as required
• Performs more extensive cleaning, carpet cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, and light maintenance during non-peak programming periods
• Organizes and maintains janitorial supplies in janitorial room(s) and on janitorial carts
• Follows established procedures and documentation for inventory tracking
• Informs Custodial Supervisor of general repairs and maintenance items required
• Lifts and moves furniture as requested
• Works independently or cooperatively with team members to complete tasks on schedule and according to quality standards
• Attends mandatory training and specialized work training when scheduled
• Performs laundry service as required by program/department needs.
• Complies with all prescribed sanitation and building disinfecting protocols.
• Attends meetings as requested by Director of Facilities or Custodial Supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This is a temporary, full-time position at 40 hours per week until December 31, 2026.
• Work is done at a men's residential shelter, indoors and outdoors.
• Exposed to weather as work is done indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
• The work environment is typically in the entire facility and property designated
• Moving furniture, pushing, and pulling, as well as lifting items up to 50 lbs.
• Handles garbage and cleans up human waste and biohazardous substances.
• Exposure to odors, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards and infectious diseases.
• May deal with aggressive people and may experience verbal, and less likely, physical attacks
• Risk of needle pricks, back injuries, and repetitive strain injuries.

• Completion of High School or Equivalent
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Child Intervention Check if working in the vicinity of children.

• At least three months of prior related experience, including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of…