Cleaner

Cambrian College; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Calgary Public Library is seeking a Casual Labourer to perform light cleaning duties and help create a positive environment for library users. Responsibilities include cleaning spaces, assisting members, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork with staff and contractors, adherence to policies, and contributing to a welcoming community space. Grade 8 education is required, and applicants should be prepared for a part-time, casual schedule.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of basic cleaning techniques and processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow Health and Safety Guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with diverse people.
• Basic technology skills as defined by HR.

Responsibilities

• Engage with library users in a positive and professional manner.
• Be welcoming, friendly and helpful, assisting members or referring them to others as appropriate.
• Maintain good working relations with Library staff and contractors.
• Clean designated areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, window cleaning).
• Collect and remove garbage and recyclables and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Report defective equipment and when supplies need to be reordered.
• Apply operational standards by following policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines.
• Participate in safety protocols and workplace inspections.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Verbal and written communication

Health and safety awareness

Independent and team work

Basic technology skills

Education

Grade 8 or equivalent

Job description

Bringing Calgary Public Library’s strategic plan to life, the Casual Labourer provides a range of light-duty cleaning services that help to positively shape employee and user experiences. This position is responsible for providing clean and sanitized Library spaces. The Casual Labourerhelps to provide an overall positive Library member experience assisting members indirectly by connecting them with others who can assist them.

Reflecting Calgary Public Library’s commitment to continuous improvement in the name of meeting the community’s ever evolving needs and expectations, the Casual Labourer contributes positively to change by working collaboratively and constructively in a dynamic team environment in which learning happens every day.

The Casual Labourer contributes to the success of the Library and its impact in the community by participating in a wide range of responsibilities and activities.

1. Engage with Users
   • representing theLibraryin a positive and professional manner
   • engaging with members by being welcoming, friendly, and helpful, assisting members indirectly or referring them to others, as appropriate
   • maintaining good working relations with Library staff, contractors, and their staff
2. Shape a Positive User Experience

• cleaning designated areas including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, and spot cleaning glass and windows, etc.
• collecting and removing garbage and recyclable materials and safely disposing of hazardous waste

3 Create a Welcoming Environment

• reporting defective or damaged washroom and department equipment
• reporting when cleaning supplies need to be reordered

4 Apply Operational Standards

• applying best practices and following all applicable policies, procedures, and legislation
• adhering to all required health and safety precautions and guidelines
• reporting safety, and security concerns
• participating in emergency response procedures and workplace inspections

Qualifications

• Completion of
  1. a minimum of grade 8
• Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:
  1. Physical demands test
  2. Successfully complete specified technology use tests

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of basic cleaning techniques and processes
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow Health and Safety Guidelines
• Ability to work independently and in a team with people from all backgrounds, abilities, and age groups
• Basic technology skills (as defined by Human Resources)