Maintenance (janitor)- cleaning-full time

Inn from the Cold is the largest organization in the Calgary region dedicated to supporting families experiencing a housing crisis.

We are driven by our vision of a thriving community where every child and family has a safe and stable place to call home.

Our commitment to reconciliation and equity is not just a statement; its a journey were dedicated to actively working alongside Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities to dismantle oppressive structures. It is this diversity and the respect and value we have for each other and our community that makes us stronger.

Position Title Janitor
Job Type Full Time
The Janitor at Inn from the Cold (The Inn) will be responsible for keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition and will perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors shampooing rugs washing walls and glass and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing maintenance inventory management and team collaboration activities notifying management of need for repairs and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalks.

Hand dust and clean: all office furnishings file cabinets fixtures paneling window sills and all other flat surfaces
Update and track inventory
Move heavy furniture equipment supplies (either manually or with aid) and clean under these areas as required
Seasonally remove snow from: sidewalks driveways stairwell and parking areas by using snow blowers snow shovels and apply snow melting chemicals as required and mow grass
Provide support for handling facilities requests including opening requests understand and follow the communications practices and policies escalating and closing requests in a timely manner
Be able to communicate issues and work with the Facilities team and cross-functional teams (such as Shelter)
Follow and take seriously all safety security privacy and other company policies
Assist with offloading or loading supplies as required
Work alone and with team
Participate in organizational activities including employee engagement activities team meetings town halls and team building
The Janitor will be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.

High school diploma/GED
Work experience in a public sector is highly desired
Custodial/janitorial and inventory management experience
Lean experience and/or knowledge is an asset
Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
Driving licence and clean driving 3-year record is an asset but not required
Knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel Word etc.) First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets

Competitive salary where all employees are paid a living wage at minimum
Focus on health and wellbeing including access to employer paid extended health benefits dental benefits annual health spending account and employer matched RRSP contributions
Commitment to your mental wellbeing with free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
Work life balance including paid vacation starting at three weeks wellness days and 12 paid statutory holidays
Supportive and flexible work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities
Strong commitment to advancing reconciliation aligning with the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength in diversity creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Join us in a workplace where your actions contribute to breaking down barriers fostering equity and creating a truly inclusive and antiracist space. At Inn from the Cold youre not just an employee but a crucial part of a community making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion: The INN is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is valued and prioritized. We value unique perspectives and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of talents and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religious beliefs gender gender identity or expression family status marital status sexual orientation place of origin source of income mental and physical disability age or veteran status.

We invite you to join our movement to end family homelessness in our city. The successful candidate must satisfactorily complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.