Housekeeper - U

Housekeeper - U page is loaded## Housekeeper - Uremote type:
Onsite locations:
NEWMARKET, ONtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
January 12, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR107910
** 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 Description:

**** This position is unionized and as such all UFCW 175 members will be considered first before other internal and external applicants.
** ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Cleaning Responsibilities  Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the facility by performing daily cleaning tasks.  Working with a daily checklist for cleaning, sanitizing and updating as the work is completed  Clean and sanitize the building in a systematic and thorough manner including floors, walls, windows, appliances, fixtures, washrooms, dorm rooms, transitional rooms, kitchen/dining room, lounge, offices, hallways, entrance ways, furniture, etc.  Using a daily checklist for cleaning areas- washrooms;
Drop-in and other areas as per checklist  Sanitizing the facility when there are outbreaks, follow breakout policies and procedure  Assist in training new housekeeping staff and providing ongoing support and guidance.  Following protocols set out by YHSS, TSA and by Public Health  Restock inventory supplies for cleaners, linens, towels, providing the ordering information for supplies
-weekly  Verify and check weekly the expiry dates of all products and usage.  Ensure all chemicals are setup in MSDC
- Materials Safety Data Sheets and they are located with access for all.  Ensure Health and Safety compliance for use of chemicals and preventive measures for injuries.  Removal of all garbage/recycling onsite to the dumpsters per shift  Client rooms all garbage/recycling should be removed every other shift.  Carry out seasonally appropriate responsibilities (i.e. snow shoveling, salting, or sanding of steps, doorways, or walkways in the winter)  Carry out all responsibilities in a professional manner and be always a positive role model for the residents.  

Adhere to standards that are consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army  Administrative  Update the Dietary and Environmental Services Coordinator on maintenance issues  Post cleaning checklist through the common areas and file the completed ones in the cleaning binder.  Signoff sheet for turnovers to be updated and completed daily.  Prepare inventory order sheet to be approved by Dietary and Environmental Services Coordinator prior to placing the orders.
Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

84 hours biweekly hours  Lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS:

Completion of Grade 12     EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Preference to cleaning experience with residential/facility environment      SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Practical cleaning skills  Attention to detail Understanding of how to handle cleaning products safely, including harsh chemicals Numeracy skills to measure cleaning fluids Ability to operate cleaning tools, such as steam cleaners and floor buffers  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.  

Ability and willingness to develop…