Cleaner

YMCA of Greater Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Toronto is seeking a part-time Cleaner at Central YMCA Health & Fitness Centre in Toronto. You will perform light cleaning, laundry duties, and general maintenance while ensuring safety for members and staff.

You will work up to 24 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. Commitment to YMCA values and diversity is required, along with the ability to interact professionally with members and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience in a commercial establishment.
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Flexibility regarding assigned work schedule, including days, evenings and weekends.
• WHMIS training an asset.
• Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the facility, perform project cleaning, conduct general cleaning, and maintain cleaning equipment in good repair at all times.
• Dust, sweep, wash floors, vacuum carpets and upholstery, clean lockers, countertops, railings, mirrors, glazing, and windows. Clean cardio and strength equipment in the conditioning room, Cyclefit room, and free weight room. Also, clean swimming pool areas, staff offices, back-of-house areas, and the facility exterior.
• Clean washrooms, including toilets, urinals, washbasins, vanities, replenish toiletries, body soap, and remove garbage from various areas, disposing of it in the bin.
• Perform laundry-related tasks, including collecting and laundering rags, dust mops, mop heads, and other items as required.
• Ensure the safety of all participants, property, and oneself by following established Workplace Health and Safety practices and procedures.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to all participants following SAM standards and other guidelines set from time to time.
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Diversity & inclusion

WHMIS training

Job description

Requisition Number: CLEAN006409

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Central YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
Toronto, ON M4Y, CAN

Location: Central YMCA Health & Fitness Centre

Work Hours: Must be available to work up to 24 hours per week

Employment Type: Regular Part Time Hourly

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Deadline to Apply: September 9, 2026 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Health &Fitness Team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Cleaner ensures the safety of all members, property and self by following established Workplace Health and Safety practices and procedures. The position is responsible for performing all light duty cleaning, project and general cleaning, laundry duties and to keep cleaning and laundry equipment clean and in good repair all the time.

In this role, you will:

• Clean all areas of the facility, perform project cleaning, conduct general cleaning, and maintain cleaning equipment in good repair at all times.
• Dust, sweep, wash floors, vacuum carpets and upholstery, clean lockers, countertops, railings, mirrors, glazing, and windows. Clean cardio and strength equipment in the conditioning room, Cyclefit room, and free weight room. Also, clean swimming pool areas, staff offices, back-of-house areas, and the facility exterior.
• Clean washrooms, including toilets, urinals, washbasins, vanities, replenish toiletries, body soap, and remove garbage from various areas, disposing of it in the bin.
• Perform laundry-related tasks, including collecting and laundering rags, dust mops, mop heads, and other items as required.
• Ensure the safety of all participants, property, and oneself by following established Workplace Health and Safety practices and procedures.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to all participants following SAM standards and other guidelines set from time to time.
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

You Bring:

• Cleaning experience in a commercial establishment
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Flexibility regarding assigned work schedule, including days, evenings and weekends
• WHIMIS training an asset
• Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our2025-2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.