cleaner

Government of Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Dartmouth is seeking a janitor. The role involves cleaning commercial buildings, including mopping floors and dusting furniture. Candidates must have a WHMIS certification and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines. This position requires physical stamina as it includes tasks that are repetitive and demanding. On-site work is mandatory with no remote options available.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture.
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
• Address customers' complaints or concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficiency

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Commercial building

Responsibilities 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
• Handle and report lost and found items
• Provide basic information on facilities
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Address customers' complaints or concerns

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available