Year 1: $17.68/HR

Attention:  Hala Nayel – Human Relations Business Partner

Mailing Address:  281 Wellington St, London, ON   N6B 2L4

Fax: 519-661-0245

 Please, no phone calls. 

• Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (#087-2024)

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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.

 Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

 Core Values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Accountabilities:
1. General:
• To complete all duties in accordance with the Standards and Policies & Procedures of The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope
• Participate in regular staff meetings to review operational effectiveness, changes in policies and procedures, and in-service training
• As required and as applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to the Support Services Manager

• Ensure all duties assigned to shifts are completed in accordance with the task description
• Collect all dirty linen from all service areas and clean as required
• Provide all service areas with clean linen on a daily basis
• Responsible for shipping/receiving of linens
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained on a regular basis
• Monitor in-house linen inventory and report concerns to Support Services Manager
• Promptly report any damage to property or equipment to the Support Services Manager. Adhere to all applicable safety rules. Operate equipment properly and safely. 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).
• Responsible for cleaning duties as assigned by the Support Services Manager
• To promote the mission, policies and objectives of The Salvation Army
• To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and coworkers of The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope
• Participate as an active and responsible team member in all work groups through which position responsibilities are achieved
• To treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution
• Represent the organization in a professional manner, acting in the best interest of the employer at all times
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

2. Health and Safety
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with security, identifying any safety and security needs
• Responsible to work in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Acts and Regulations
• Responsible to use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by the employer
• Responsible to report workplace hazards and dangers
• Responsible to work in a manner as required by the employer and use the prescribed safety equipment
• Responsible to report workplace injuries or illness Perform other position related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
• Minimum Secondary School Diploma
• Professional level of cleaning methods and procedures including proper hygienic procedures
• At least two years-experience in janitorial/maintenance related field
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred
• WHMIS Training

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
• Capable of operating mechanized cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Skills and Capabilities:
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow detailed instructions
• 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 an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Normal location of work is at: 281 Wellington Street, London, ON N6B 2L4 and outreach locations.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.