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Who Are We?
We're an amazing team, doing amazing things every day. Inn from the Cold is the largest organization in the Calgary region dedicated to supporting families experiencing a housing crisis.

At Inn from the Cold, we offer more than a job; we provide an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of families in need. Our values guide us - compassion, accountability, respect, inclusivity, courage, and innovation. We are driven by our vision of a thriving community where every child and family has a safe and stable place to call home.

We prioritize people, recognizing the uniqueness and worth of everyone who walks through our doors. Our commitment to reconciliation and equity is not just a statement; it's a journey we're dedicated to, actively working alongside Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities to dismantle oppressive structures. As a trauma informed organization, we create a safe and supportive environment, promoting healing and resilience.

We are a multidisciplinary team united by a shared vision, mission and values. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and we believe that diverse perspectives drive our success. It is this diversity and the respect and value we have for each other and our community that makes us stronger.

If this sounds like a place where you would want to work, please review the position below to see if there's a fit with your skills and experience.

What Are We Looking For?

• Position Title Janitor
  
• Job Type Full Time
  
• Department Operations
  
• Reports to Operations Manager/VP Operational Services

Position Overview

The Janitor at Inn from the Cold (The Inn) will be responsible for keeping buildings in clean and orderly condition, and will perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing maintenance, inventory management and team collaboration activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalks.

What You'll Do

Janitorial Responsibilities

• Hand dust and clean: all office furnishings, file cabinets, fixtures, paneling, window sills and all other flat surfaces
• Wipe clean and buff all metal hardware fixtures
• Clean floors, carpets, equipment and other areas and items per need
• Update and track inventory
• Damp cloth dust: all ceiling air conditioning diffusers, partition grilles, register and other ventilating louvers monthly
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, supplies (either manually or with aid) and clean under these areas as required
• Seasonally, remove snow from: sidewalks, driveways, stairwell and parking areas by using snow blowers, snow shovels and apply snow melting chemicals as required, and mow grass

Request Handling Duties

• Provide support for handling facilities requests, including opening requests, understand and follow the communications practices and policies, escalating and closing requests in a timely manner
• Be able to communicate issues and work with the Facilities team and cross-functional teams (such as Shelter)

Ongoing Duties

• Follow and take seriously all safety, security, privacy and other company policies
• Notify Team and Operations Manager as needed
• Assist with offloading or loading supplies as required
• Work alone and with team
• Maintain discipline and behaviour code of conduct
• Report Occupational Health and Safety concerns
• Participate in organizational activities including employee engagement activities, team meetings, town halls and team building
• Participate in development opportunities

This position description reflects the general duties of the position, but it is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties that may be inherent in the position. The Janitor will be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.

What You Bring to Our Mission

• High school diploma/GED
• Work experience in a public sector is highly desired
• Custodial/janitorial and inventory management experience
• Be available for on call occasionally for team coverage and be available to work in multiple locations in the City
• Lean experience and/or knowledge is an asset
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Driving licence and clean driving 3-year record is an asset, but not required
• Able to work under pressure
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) required
• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets

What We Offer
We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable benefits and total compensation to all staff, including:

• Competitive salary, where all employees are paid a living wage at minimum
  
• Focus on health and wellbeing, including access to employer paid extended health benefits, dental benefits, annual health spending account and employer matched RRSP contributions
  
• Commitment to your mental wellbeing with free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
  
• Work life balance, including paid vacation starting at three weeks, wellness days, and 12 paid statutory holidays
  
• Supportive and flexible work environment, with ongoing training and development opportunities
  
• Potlucks, celebrations, employee engagement initiatives and plenty of fun
  
• Strong commitment to advancing reconciliation, aligning with the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
  
• Recognition that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength in diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Our Commitment
Join us in a workplace where your actions contribute to breaking down barriers, fostering equity, and creating a truly inclusive and antiracist space. At Inn from the Cold, you're not just an employee but a crucial part of a community, making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The INN is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is valued and prioritized. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about our mission and can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We value unique perspectives and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of talents and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status.

Join Our Team
We are excited to hear from you! We invite you to join our movement to end family homelessness in our city. If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking 'Apply Now'.

The successful candidate must satisfactorily complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the successful candidate is found.

Inn from the Cold is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. To request an accommodation, please contact us at HR@innfromthecold.org before your interview.