Building Cleaner

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing Canadian city is seeking a Building Cleaner to perform various cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, using cleaning machines, and maintaining cleanliness in facilities. Candidates should have Grade 10 education and some cleaning experience in large buildings. This union position offers an hourly rate of $28.43 and requires availability during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Interested applicants must apply through the city’s website by October 3, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a variety of cleaning tasks.
• Physical capability to perform cleaning duties.
• Available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming, sweeping, and scrubbing.
• Using various cleaning machines.
• Maintaining lobby and cleaning change rooms.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Effective communication

Knowledge of cleaning materials

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Completion of a Basic Janitorial cleaning program

Completion of WHMIS

Tools

Autoscrubber

Swing Machine

Kaivac

Power Washer

Job description

City of Surrey - Building Cleaner

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.

City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward.

Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey

SCOPE

Working independently and on a team with minimal supervision, the Building Cleaner is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks. Working hours will vary dependent on needs and the successful candidate’s availability, but you must be available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 – Auxiliary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Building Cleaner, you will be responsible for a variety of cleaning tasks. You have working knowledge of materials, methods and complex equipment used in cleaning work and the physical capabilities to carry out the duties of the position as well as effectively communicating both orally and in writing.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Vacuuming, sweeping, and scrubbing.
• Hose and/or dry mopping.
• Using machines including but not limited to: Autoscrubber, Swing Machine, Kaivac, Power Washer.
• Polishing and removing spots from floors and furnishings.
• Emptying and cleaning waste receptacles, garbage pails.
• Cleaning change rooms, washrooms, and replenishing supplies.
• Cleaning and moving weight room equipment.
• Maintaining lobby, entrance ways and parking lots.
• Window cleaning and high dusting.
• Maintaining building security and other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade 10 and some cleaning experience in large buildings. An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Completion of a Basic Janitorial cleaning program.
• Completion of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).

Number of Job Openings: 8
Hourly Rate: $28.43 (2024 Rate)

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of qualifications.

APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at the Surrey website Job ID 6719. Closing Date: October 3, 2025

www.surrey.ca/careers