Relief Custodian

About Sojourn House

Sojourn House provides Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing services to newly arrived refugees coming from all parts of the world. We provide a safe place and an inclusive environment to refugees. We are dedicated to providing the best possible settlement services and programs that help residents transition and integrate into the community. With decades of experience and being one of the first refugee housing facilities in Toronto, we take pride in being a leading organization in refugee care.

About the Role

You will be responsible for providing replacement shift coverage on an as needed basis and ensuring the efficient and qualitative internal and external cleanliness at any one of the three Sojourn House shelter facilities.  The shelters provide emergency shelter to refugees in a work environment where all stakeholders observe an integrated anti-oppression, anti-racist, access and equity framework.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Move furniture as may be required for cleaning, repairs or replacement purposes.
• Steam rooms for pest control in accordance with prevention protocols and schedule.
• Clean and sanitize all common areas and shelter washrooms.
• Empty garbage bins daily as per schedule.
• Perform seasonal outdoor maintenance duties, including snow removal, grass cutting, and debris collection.
• Clean office and amenity spaces, including appliances, as assigned.
• Polish and mop waxed floors.
• Operate and maintain all equipment used in the performance of duties, ensuring it remains in safe working order.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as it relates to janitorial duties, cleaning products, and other chemicals. Follow safe work practices at all times and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment as directed
• Ensure established cleaning and sanitization quality standards are consistently maintained.

Experience/ Education

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a commercial cleaning environment preferred.
• Community college and/or training in Custodial/Janitorial Services from a recognized institution is an asset.

Knowledge and Competencies

• Current WHMIS Certificate required.
• Experience with the use of commercial cleaning equipment required.
• Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate

Working Conditions

This position requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., including the movement of furniture, garbage bins, and maintenance equipment. Duties are performed throughout the building and exterior property and involve the use of commercial cleaning products and equipment

Other

Hours:7.5 hours  per replacement shift

This job posting is for an existing vacancy, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Sojourn House thanks all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted throughout the hiring process.  Interview candidates are required to provide their accommodation needs at least three business days before the assessment date.

Sojourn House is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from all equity seeking groups.