cleaner

Full job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

or equivalent experience

Work setting

Cleaning service company

Various locations

Tasks

Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors

Dust furniture

Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture

Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances

Disinfect operating rooms and other areas

Clean and disinfect elevators

Handle and report lost and found items

Pick up debris and empty trash containers

Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

Wash windows, walls and ceilings

Clean changing rooms and showers

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards

Hire and train or arrange for training of cleaning staff

Establish work schedules

Assist cleaners in performing duties

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

Recommend or arrange for additional services required such as painting, repair work, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Security and safety

Bondable

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Driver's validity licence check

Driving record check (abstract)

Reference required

Transportation/travel information

Vehicle supplied by employer

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independently

Work under pressure

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Overtime required

Sitting

Walking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Excellent written communication

Values and ethics

Patience

Honesty

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Are you available for the advertised start date?

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?