cleaner

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Cleaning service company
• Various locations
• Industrial facility or establishment
• Commercial building
• Private residence
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic
• Retail service establishment

Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Distribute clean towels and toiletries
• Stock linen closet
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Disinfect operating rooms and other areas
• Provide basic information on facilities
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Clean changing rooms and showers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Uniform
• Safety equipment / gear
• Equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Mileage paid

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities