Caretaker/Cleaner

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$23.74–$25.81/hr

Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Temporary contract with potential for

Weekly pay

Flexible contract length

Job summary

STRIVE is seeking a reliable Caretaker / Building Cleaner to maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of residential and common areas across properties in Hamilton, ON. Responsibilities include general cleaning, garbage and recycling, floor care, washrooms, and pest-control preparation, while interacting professionally with tenants and staff.

The role is a temporary contract with potential for permanent employment, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial, residential, institutional, or industrial cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of general cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor buffing machines.
• Ability to safely handle and mix cleaning chemicals.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and caretaking duties throughout residential buildings and common areas.
• Vacuum carpets, runners, and upholstered furniture.
• Spot clean carpets, walls, doors, and other surfaces as required.
• Sweep, mop, and damp mop floors.
• Operate floor-cleaning and buffing equipment.
• Dust and clean desks, tables, countertops, cabinets, window ledges, chairs, telephones, dividers, and other surfaces.
• Clean washrooms, toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, mirrors, and dispensers.
• Empty waste baskets and dispose of garbage appropriately.
• Move garbage and recycling bins to designated pickup areas.

Skills

Cleaning

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffing machines

Job description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE:

Our client is seeking a reliable and hardworking Caretaker / Building Cleaner to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of residential and common areas across their properties in Hamilton, ON.

The successful candidate will be responsible for general cleaning, garbage and recycling duties, floor care, washroom cleaning, minor exterior maintenance, and reporting building deficiencies. The role also involves assisting with preparation for pest control treatments and interacting professionally with tenants, contractors, and building staff.

ADVANTAGES:

• $23.74–$25.81/hr, depending on experience
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Temporary contract with potential for permanent employment
• Flexible contract length based on client requirements
• Stable, team-oriented work environment
• Weekly pay

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general cleaning and caretaking duties throughout residential buildings and common areas
• Vacuum carpets, runners, and upholstered furniture
• Spot clean carpets, walls, doors, and other surfaces as required
• Sweep, mop, and damp mop floors
• Operate floor-cleaning and buffing equipment
• Dust and clean desks, tables, countertops, cabinets, window ledges, chairs, telephones, dividers, and other surfaces
• Dust high areas including vents, blinds, pictures, plaques, and other fixtures
• Clean washrooms, toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, mirrors, and dispensers
• Replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other cleaning supplies
• Empty waste baskets and dispose of garbage appropriately
• Replace garbage liners as required
• Collect and move garbage and recycling bins to designated pickup areas
• Schedule and prepare bulk garbage for pickup
• Clean and power wash garbage rooms
• Perform light graffiti removal
• Clean elevators, stairwells, drinking fountains, glass doors, and partitions
• Clean kitchen areas and appliances in common spaces and meeting rooms
• Shovel and salt main entrances during winter conditions
• Maintain clean and organized janitorial rooms and equipment
• Clean equipment and report any equipment malfunctions
• Act as a keyholder and secure/lock designated areas as required
• Conduct daily property inspections and report deficiencies such as burnt-out lights, leaking taps, damage, or other maintenance concerns
• Assist with preparing common areas and units for pest control treatments
• Move furniture away from walls or cover items as required for pest control preparation
• Follow cleaning chemical handling procedures and review relevant safety information
• Interact professionally with tenants, contractors, emergency personnel, and building staff
• Refer tenant concerns to the appropriate staff when required
• Follow all workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous commercial, residential, institutional, or industrial cleaning experience
• Knowledge of general cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment
• Experience operating cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor buffing machines
• Ability to safely handle and mix cleaning chemicals
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of WHMIS and safe chemical handling practices
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and respectful when interacting with tenants, contractors, and staff
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Physically capable of performing caretaking and cleaning duties
• Valid Class G driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation required for work-related duties
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to move garbage and recycling bins
• Ability to shovel and salt entrances during winter conditions
• Ability to operate floor-cleaning and buffing equipment
• Ability to clean high and low areas, including overhead surfaces and areas near floors
• Ability to move furniture and other items when preparing areas for pest control
• Must be physically capable of performing repetitive cleaning and caretaking tasks safely