Housekeeper/Room Person

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. 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.
Service Delivery
Clean offices, multi-purpose rooms, chapel, staff and resident lounges, bedrooms, hallways, lobbies, washrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, lockers, and other work areas so that health standards are met. Keep all areas around the building clean and tidy
Empty garbage bins, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas
Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, hand railings, woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
Dust and polish furniture and equipment, ensure all equipment is cleaned, disinfected and maintained on a regular basis
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy
Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings (Stainless steel areas)
Remove debris from parking lot, storage rooms, kitchen, and dining room areas
Clean rugs, carpets, using vacuum cleaners or water wash in warm weather
Replenish housekeeping supplies and routine inventory recording
Preparing the hostel floors for bed bugs’ spray, walking with pest control technician to required areas to monitor the spry is done efficiently (Common areas such as dining rooms, kitchen, pantry, day lounge and food bank)
Sort linens, load washing machines, fold dried items, and store them in linen closets accordingly. Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts
Assign and monitor duties with volunteers and probation volunteers (community service hours). Dust window curtains or any blinds in the WCOH building
Clean and disinfect all water fountain in the building
Administrative
In general, perform all work duties in a safe manner in terms of personal and public safety (e.g. use wet floor caution signs where required).
MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

~ FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

~ This is a casual unionized on call with no guaranteed hours.
Working environment is inside and outside building.
The performance of the job requires the ability to lift/move 30 lbs., reaching, bending, twisting, lifting, moping, sweeping, and stooping frequently, work in a standing position for long periods, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
Non-violent crisis intervention training
Onsite e-Training
The performance of the job requires operating cleaning equipment and tools, mopping and sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills.
More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience, and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.