Overview
Full time Housekeeper (union position) Jobs in Newmarket at The Salvation Army
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the facility in accordance with relevant standards. The individual is also responsible of making minor repairs and filing work order proposals to the Operations Manager when necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cleaning Responsibilities
Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the facility by performing daily cleaning tasks.
Clean 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, entranceways, furniture, etc.
Sanitizing the facility when outbreaks, follow breakout policies and procedures.
Turnovers- prepare rooms for new residence; disinfect, change the linens, clean the floors, walls, and bathrooms if applicable.
Laundry -sheets, towels, mattress protectors- sanitize the bed bug protector.
Assist in organizing and inventorying cleaning supplies and equipment.
Identify and report any repairs or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
Assist in setting up and breaking down rooms for events and meetings.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and policies.
Respond promptly and courteously to any inquiries or requests from guests or staff.
Assist in training new housekeeping staff and providing ongoing support and guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the designated.
Following protocols set out by YHSS, TSA and by Public Health.
Restock inventory supplies for cleaners, linens, towels.
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 off all garbage onsite to the dumpsters on site.
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 maintenance Binder reporting any repairs that need to be addressed.
Report any major repairs/ breakdowns to designated supervisor.
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 designated supervisor prior to placing the orders.
Perform other duties as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is a permanent full-time position.
Shift work – scheduling to be assigned and posted two weeks prior.
84 hours biweekly hours.
Lifting, bending, standing for long periods of time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of Grade 12.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
Previous experience with unhouse people.
Related experience and knowledge in facility cleaning and maintenance.
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 an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
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.
You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
Published
June 25, 2024
Location
Newmarket, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Competition #
2421
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Belinda’s Place
Salary Range:
As per contract
Address:
16580 Yonge Street
Posting Expires:
July 5, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
Kelly Logan: [email protected]
Title: Full time Housekeeper (union position)
Company: The Salvation Army
Location: Newmarket
