PT Building Care Team Member

Building Care, Health & Safety Team Member

Organization: CFOC-Doors of Compassion

Location: Durham Region, Ontario - onsite

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 environment, 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 report 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, submit Incident Reports etc.
• Ability to establish connections while maintaining personal boundaries
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check
• 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

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record

• Knowledge of pest prevention and reporting in a residential environment
• Background in advocacy, community organizing, or public education on social issues
• Mental Health First Aid Certification
• ASIST Certification
• Technical Proficiency – in minor repairs.
  • HVAC Systems: Understanding heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
  • Plumbing: Knowledge of plumbing systems, including repairs and installations.
  • Electrical Systems: Basic electrical skills for troubleshooting and fixing issues.
  • Carpentry for repairs and installations.
  • Painting: Skill in preparing surfaces and applying paint.

Working Environment & Demands

This role involves considerable exposure to conflict and crisis situations between patrons, including verbal threats and, at times, threats of violence, requiring sound judgment, composure, and resilience. Work is performed on-site in a shared, open-concept shelter environment with variable temperatures and ambient noise that may increase in the evening when patrons are in-house for the night, along with potential exposure to substance fumes and communicable diseases. The role requires a mix of standing, walking, and sitting throughout the shift, with regular lifting, bending, and manual dexterity to support daily activities. Hours follow an 8-hour schedule, plus rotating on-call coverage for after-hours crisis support.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC) is committed to diversity, equity, anti-oppression and inclusion within its community and organization, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from people of diverse communities. In accordance with the AODA Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.