Building Care, Health & Safety Team Member

Organization: CFOC-Doors of Compassion

Employment Type: Part -time, permanent

Reports To: Manager, Building Care, Health & Safety

Hourly Rate: $23.50

About CFOC-Doors of Compassion

CFOC-Doors of Compassion is a low-barrier, trauma-informed Christian-based organization supporting people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. We are an equitable employer, hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and walks of life. CFOC-DOC operates emergency shelters, housing programs, and peer and community support programs. Our work is grounded in compassion, equity, and person-centred care.

CFOC-DOC values are Integrity, Compassion, Agility, Relationships, and Equity. These are not just statements but a way of being. Our Vision is: Transforming Lives, Impacting Communities.

About the Role

The Building Care, Health and Safety team member role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks, conducting routine inspections, and promptly addressing repairs, maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and physical upkeep of CFOC-DOC buildings, common areas, sleeping rooms, washrooms, laundry, kitchen, and exterior. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and well-maintained workplace, including interactions with patrons, tenants, parishioners and visitors.

What You'll Do

Daily cleaning

- Clean and sanitize all common areas daily - including but not limited to hallways, stairwells, entrances , exits, and outdoor immediate areas
- Clean and sanitize all washrooms and shower facilities to a high standard , multiple times daily as needed




- Sweep, mop and sanitize the kitchen in coordination with the Food and Nutrition team
- Empty garbage and recycling in all areas daily, and manage waste disposal per organizational and municipal requirements
- Restock washroom supplies, soap dispensers, and hygiene products throughout the day
- Manage laundry services in coordination with the Shelter Care Team, washing, drying, and folding communal linens, towels, and cleaning cloths

Maintenance and building upkeep

- Conduct daily visual inspections of the building , identifying maintenance issues, safety hazards, broken fixtures, plumbing concerns, and pest indicators
- Report all maintenance issues to the Building Care, Health and Safety Manager promptly using the designated reporting methods
- Perform minor maintenance tasks within scope: replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, touching up paint, unblocking drains
- Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing storage areas
- Maintain the cleaning supply inventory , tracking stock and flagging replenishment needs before supplies run out
- Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual clean-ups as needed
- Snow removal and salting as needed

Health and safety compliance

- Follow all WHMIS protocols for handling, labelling, storing, and disposing of cleaning chemicals




- Use appropriate PPE at all times — gloves, masks, eye protection as required by the task
- Comply with all Durham Region Public Health standards relevant to residential facility sanitation
- Safely dispose of any sharps and r eport biohazard concerns or health and safety risks to the Building Care, Health & Safety Manager immediately

What You Bring:

Required

- Experience in commercial, institutional, or residential cleaning : a shelter, group home, school, hotel, or healthcare facility
- WHMIS training , current certification or willingness to complete before start date
- Physical ability to perform the full range of cleaning tasks throughout a shift, including lifting, bending, and sustained movement
- Reliability and consistency , this role requires showing up on time, every shift, because others depend on it
- Comfort and respect when working alongside people who are experiencing homelessness, mental or physical illnesses, and housing insecurity
- Basic written communication to complete maintenance logs, sub mit Incident Reports etc.
- Ability to establish connections while maintaining personal boundaries
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice
- Flexibility for some evening or weekend hours as required based on program needs.
- Valid Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification or equivalent
- Valid First Aid Certification

Asset

- Experience in a shelter, residential care, or community services facility specifically
- Familiarity with infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols
- Experience with commercial laundry equipment

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