Cleaner

BGIS; Fort Macleod; On-site; CAD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a reliable cleaner to join the Sustainable Cleaning Solutions Team. The role focuses on cleaning in a designated zone with emphasis on quality control, health and safety, and exceeding client expectations.

The position involves operating floor machines, performing routine maintenance, and following safety procedures to ensure high standards across client facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning in institutional settings.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and safety protocols.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and climb ladders.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Operate floor maintenance machines safely.
• Strip, finish, and polish hard surface floors.
• Transport and dispose of trash properly.
• Maintain cleanliness of washrooms and common areas.
• Report major repairs or safety hazards.
• Load and replenish cleaning supplies.
• Follow chemical usage and safety procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Weekend/shift flexibility

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Job description

Job Summary:

As a member of the BGIS Sustainable Cleaning Solutions Team, you will be generally responsible for cleaning in a designated zone with an emphasis on quality control, health and safety & striving to exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Functioning as a core member of the operational team and reporting to the Manager/ Supervisor as a Cleaner you may be required to perform some of the following tasks as required by the Manager/Supervisor and needs of the client:

• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or auto scrubbers. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions)
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment when required
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors including washroom floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or walk behind buffing machines. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions)
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor
• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used
• Cleans glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach.
• Cleans washroom floors including stripping and finishing
• Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required
• Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Other duties that management may assign
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment when required
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Mix water and detergents in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
• Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials and solutions.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain manual and electronic records.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must meet security clearance requirements, where applicable
• Must have a valid Class G license (may be required)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Team

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.