Janitorial Worker - Facilities - Part Time

Our Vision: To be a leader in animal welfare, working for a compassionate society where all animals are respected and valued.

Our Mission: To Improve the Lives of Animals.

Job Summary

The Janitorial Worker, under the direction of the Supervisor, Janitorial Services, is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall condition of assigned areas within Toronto Humane Society (THS) facilities and surrounding grounds. The role performs routine cleaning, disinfection, waste management, groundskeeping, and basic pest monitoring activities that support sanitation and facility cleanliness. The Janitorial Worker works independently and as part of a janitorial team to ensure assigned areas are cleaned, maintained, and serviced in accordance with established standards, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

The role supports Toronto Humane Society operations by promoting consistent sanitation practices, identifying facility concerns, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a clean, safe, and healthy environment for animals, employees, volunteers, clients, and visitors.

Job Duties

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas in accordance with the cleaning plan and established sanitation standards. Assigned areas may include animal clinics; washrooms, offices, meeting rooms, common areas, stairwells, kitchen, dishes and laundry areas.
• Restock washroom, kitchen, and other assigned supplies as required, and report low inventory or supply concerns to the Supervisor, Janitorial Services.
• Apply cleaning and disinfection products according to established procedures, including required dilution, contact time, and sanitation protocols.
• Transport and dispose of garbage, recycling, organics, and biohazardous waste in accordance with established Society procedures.
• Perform routine pest monitoring activities, including placing, checking, cleaning, maintaining, and monitoring pest control devices in accordance with established procedures. ground routine groundskeeping activities, including litter collection, exterior cleaning, seasonal grounds maintenance, and maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of outdoor areas surrounding the facility.
• Operate janitorial equipment in accordance with established procedures and report maintenance or repair requirements.
• Monitor assigned areas during the shift and identify cleaning, sanitation, or facility, supply, equipment, hazard, or infrastructure concerns requiring attention.
• Complete required checklists and records confirming that scheduled tasks have been performed.
• Report cleaning, sanitation, facility, supply, equipment, hazard, and infrastructure concerns to the Supervisor, Janitorial Services, as required.
• Follow established procedures for after-hours access, key control, and alarm codes, and ensure rooms and assigned areas are properly secured when work is complete.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations, including understanding and adhering to the requirements of the Health and Safety Manual, and any other rules and regulations established by the Toronto Humane Society.
• Use the personal protective equipment provided and follow WHMIS requirements for the handling, labelling, storage, and dilution of chemical products, and comply with established infection prevention and control protocols.
• Report hazards, near misses, injuries, and incidents in accordance with THS procedure.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and in-service training to further education, skills, and training.
• Be aware of and work within the regulations of all Toronto Humane Society policies and protocols.
• Work cooperatively with all volunteers and recognize the talent and commitment they bring to the Society.
• Foster, promote, support and drive inclusion and influence others to promote, embrace and progress Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Toronto Humane Society.
• Other duties as required in the day-to-day operation of the Society.

Job Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in janitorial services, custodial services, facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related field,
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Working knowledge of cleaning products, disinfection practices, WHMIS requirements, and safe chemical handling procedures, or willingness to complete training on these requirements.
• Ability and willingness to perform routine pest monitoring activities, including checking and handling pest control devices as part of regular duties.
• Cleaning experience in a commercial, institutional, animal shelter, veterinary, healthcare, food handling, or similar environment is considered an asset.
• Experience performing groundskeeping, exterior property maintenance, or seasonal outdoor maintenance activities is considered an asset.
• Ability to safely operate janitorial equipment including floor scrubbers, mops, and related equipment or willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in completing assigned work and meeting scheduling requirements.
• Effective verbal communication skills, and written communication skills sufficient to complete accurate checklists and records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks within a shift.
• Ability to learn and use workplace systems/technology required to complete assigned tasks, records, communication, and scheduling requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, volunteers, clients, and members of the public.

Work Conditions

• Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Working in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, climbing stairs, and moving throughout the building for the duration of the shift.
• May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20 to 50 pounds) and frequent physical activities including climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Regular operation of powered cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, vacuums, and other janitorial equipment.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions while conducting groundskeeping and exterior property maintenance activities.
• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials, animal waste and bodily fluids, rodents and rodent droppings, animal bites, disease, and pathogenic substances.

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Candidate Potential

At Toronto Humane Society, we value diverse perspectives and recognize that a great candidate may not check every box. If you're passionate about animal welfare and believe you have the potential to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you may not meet every listed qualification. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are committed to providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Toronto Humane Society is committed to building and sustaining a diverse and equitable workplace where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, respected, and welcome. We recognize that a diverse and empowered workforce helps us better serve our animals, clients, and community and contributes to Toronto Humane Society’s overall growth and success. Therefore, we strongly encourage qualified applications from underrepresented and equity-deserving groups within the animal welfare sector, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, newcomers, 2S/LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

Accommodation Needs

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Use of AI in Recruitment

To streamline our hiring process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the core evaluation of candidates is carried out by our human resources team. This approach ensures a personalized review that allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding of the applicant's unique skills and potential.

Next Steps

We thank all applicants for their interest in Toronto Humane Society, however due to the high number of applications we receive, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.