Janitor; Winnipeg, MB

ABOUT US

Siloam Mission is a Christian-based non-profit service organization for Manitobans who have experienced homelessness and who struggle with mental health issues, physical and cognitive disabilities, addictions, or trauma. Founded in 1987, the mission provides emergency shelter, meals and clothing, supportive housing, and a variety of healing, support, and recovery services to help people transform their own lives and reach their full potential.

What matters to you?

Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of HEART (holistic, equity, altruism, relationships, and truth and reconciliation) - embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion.

The Janitor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all general areas and offices inside Siloam Mission. As part of Siloam Mission’s mandate to be a connecting point between the compassionate and less fortunate, the incumbent is expected to facilitate volunteers whenever possible in the performance of his or her duties.

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing functions while operating equipment and using necessary chemicals;
• Restocking areas with necessary supplies;
• Assist maintenance staff on light maintenance duties and occasional exterior work;
• Practice correct infection control procedures;
• Maintain supplies inventory management;
• Report maintenance related concerns to maintenance staff;
• Keep all janitorial closets clean and stocked;
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment is clean and in good working order
• Report anything you find in your areas that needs repair/improvement to the Facilities manager;
• Other related duties as required/assigned by Facilities Manager;
• Weekly flushing of all 3 plumbed in eyewash stations.

• Experience as a Janitor in a residential, commercial or institutional building;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment;
• Experience in Non-profit sector is an asset;

• Knowledge of cleaning strategies, waste management, and recycling processes;
• Understanding of Workplace Hazardous Information System and Occupational Health & Safety Act;
• Certification of WHMIS is an asset;
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., continuous walking, standing, repetitive bending, turning, twisting, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and moving heavy items;

• Interaction with staff, volunteers, and community members.

• Hours of Work: 40hrs weekly Monday to Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.
• Work requires standing and walking around over extended periods of time;
• Can lift at least 50lbs.;
• Hazardous conditions could potentially include unpredictable or risky behaviours from community members;

The incumbent contributes to making the organization safe for clients and staff and recognizes the importance of reporting unsafe situations and participating in follow up reviews as a learning opportunity.

• Provides a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Safety and Health Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHMIS and Safe Work Procedures. Immediately investigates and recommends corrective action on any unsafe acts, work conditions, incidents, near misses, injuries or illnesses.
• Demonstrates understanding of role and responsibilities in fire prevention and disaster preparedness and participates in safety and health training programs including the facility’s Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plan.
• Supports an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of services. Community Member safety is a standing item for all individual and departmental meetings.

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit
• The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory…