Janitor (Neighbourhood Community Centres)

At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun!

Sounds pretty great doesn’t it? It is! 

Community Centre programs bring diverse communities together to improve community life and reduce poverty, isolation and food insecurity. The successful candidate will keep House of Friendship run Community Centres clean and well maintained.

** This is a permanent, casual (relief) position.

Shifts will be available on weekdays, as needed and as available. **

Key Responsibilities:

•       To clean the House of Friendship run Community Centres

•       To replenish supplies as needed, such as toilet paper and cleaning products

•       To monitor the building and equipment and notify the Community Centre Supervisor of any supply, repair and maintenance needs

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:

•       Good work habits and a positive attitude

•       Responsible and reliable

•       Ability to work independently and plan out tasks with minimal supervision

Education/Experience:

•       Previous janitorial or custodial experience an asset

Critical Skills:

•       Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected

•       Emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required

•       Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required

•       Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members

•       Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations, including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs

•       Commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach

•       Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service

•       Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player and have a positive attitude

•       Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges

•       Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges

•       Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping

Compensation:

At House of Friendship, we know that our team members are the key to the success of our organization and our ability to provide essential services to the community. In support of our mission and in alignment with our values, House of Friendship is committed to ensuring fair, market competitive, and rewarding compensation practices for all of our team members. We aspire to support our team members to create a great work environment where our team is able to thrive, succeed, and have a positive work experience.

House of Friendship compensation practices including our pay grid, have been developed using documented leading pay practices in the not-for-profit sector including Pathways to Decent Work (Ontario Nonprofit Network) and Ontario Living Wage Network. We value the experience that new team members bring to the organization and have a process in place to review previous related experience for placement on our pay grid.

Rate of Pay:

At House of Friendship all compensation ranges are categorized under a series of “grades” and we base our payment structure on internal equity. When determining rate of pay, a candidate’s past related experience will be taken into consideration.

Grade: 3

Min: $19.61

Mid: $21.45

Max: $23.28

Working Conditions:

•       Requirement to be available for three (3) shifts minimum, per month

•       Must be physically able to perform the tasks, including some heavy lifting, climbing of stairs

•       Flexible schedule, generally daytime, weekday hours

•       Encountering participants at program sites who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected

House of Friendship is open and inviting to qualified candidates with lived experience.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let’s talk.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here:

https://house-of-friendship.hirehive.com/janitor-neighbourhood-community-centres-kitchener-on-nelbT2

By end of day June 24, 2024.