Cleaner

Cape Breton Job Board; Sydney; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Breton Job Board seeks a Cleaner, Regular Part-time in the Buildings department across various locations within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Reporting to the Janitor, this role supports sanitation of civic buildings and daily cleaning tasks.

The position requires Grade 12 or GED, 1 year related experience, reliable transportation between sites, and safety training (First Aid/CPR, WHMIS/GHS). Compensation per CUPE Local 759 Collective Agreement applies.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
• 1-year experience in a related field.
• Must have own transportation between job sites within CBRM.
• Emergency First Aid/CPR Level A/AED
• WHMIS/GHS Training
• Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment.
• Medical assessments may be required to show capacity for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE and clothing as directed by employer and MSDS.
• Know hazards and safe handling practices for cleaning products and equipment.
• Follow MSDS procedures for cleaners and disinfectants.
• Clean daily: entrances, lobbies, stairs, elevators, washrooms, offices, council chambers, lounges, janitors’ room.
• Complete weekly: mop/sweep floors, vacuum, remove stains, interior windows, service rooms, replenish bathrooms, move supplies as needed.
• Remove garbage from offices or locations; perform other related duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Good attendance

Physical fitness

Ability to lift/move supplies

Education

Grade 12 / GED

Job description

• POSITION TITLE: Cleaner, Regular Part-time


• DEPARTMENT: Buildings


• REPORTING TO: Janitor


• BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE Local 759


• SALARY: As per the current CUPE Local 759 Collective Agreement

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• POSITION TITLE: Cleaner, Regular Part-time


• DEPARTMENT: Buildings


• LOCATION: Various


• REPORTING TO: Janitor


• BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE Local 759


• SALARY: As per the current CUPE Local 759 Collective Agreement

Job Scope

Reporting to the Janitor, is responsible and accountable for conducting and maintaining the sanitation of civic buildings.

Main Functions

• Wear personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by your employer and the material safety data sheet (MSDS).


• Know the potential hazards and safe handling practices for all cleaning and disinfecting products and equipment to be used.


• Follow procedures and materials safety data sheets for cleaners and disinfectants used to ensure proper and safe application.


• Cleans daily:




• All entrances and lobbies


• Stairs and landings


• Elevators


• Washrooms


• Offices


• Council Chambers


• Lounges


• Janitors’ room




• Completes weekly:




• Mopping and sweeping of floors


• Vacuums upholstered furniture


• Removes stains from walls and doors


• Periodically cleans interior of windows and cleans telephone and other service rooms.


• Replenish bathrooms with supplies.


• Carry and lift supplies to replenish areas as needed.


• Removing garbage from offices or locations within the respective worksite/facility.


• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent.


• 1-year experience in a related field.


• Must have own transportation between job sites within CBRM.


• Emergency First Aid/CPR Level A/AED


• WHMIS/GHS Training


• Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations. This will be requested at a later date.


• Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Ability to bend, twist, climb stairs, and lift to perform assigned duties.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Ability to communicate effectively with tenants and members of the municipality.


• Good attendance and performance record.