cleaner

Government of Canada; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual for a housekeeping position in Metro Vancouver. The role involves cleaning, customer service, and requires travel to various locations. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma, some experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers benefits including health care and gratuities, alongside a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a cleaning role is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture and vacuum carpets.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.
• Drive as part of a two-person team.

Skills

Client focus

Punctuality

Dependability

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Uniform

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Apartment/condominium complex
• Urban area
• Office building
• Rural area
• Cleaning service company
• Various locations
• Commercial building
• Private residence

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Distribute clean towels and toiletries
• Stock linen closet
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Clean changing rooms and showers
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Professionalism in customer service
• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Uniform

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Patience
• Honesty
• Time management

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week