Cleaner (2025-273-HHS)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. This role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and safety in various facilities, ensuring compliance with standards and providing essential support to different programs. The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, experience in cleaning, and a commitment to inclusivity. With a collaborative team environment, this position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to community services while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cleaner in commercial and/or residential settings.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and emergency janitorial work.
• Manage garbage bins and operate janitorial machinery.
• Respond to emergencies and support other departments.

Skills

Cleaning

Janitorial Work

Groundskeeping

Heavy Lifting

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Janitorial Machinery

Garden Tractors

Floor Buffers

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)

Work Hours: 35 hours/week: Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite

Salary: External Rate: B7 - $35,928.38
Internal Rate: B8 - $36,661.62

Application Deadline: May 16, 2025, by 11:59 pm

Who We Are

WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.

Visit www.woodgreen.org to learn more about who we are and to review our Equity Statement.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.

Program Overview – Building Services, Housing & Homelessness Services

Building Services is responsible for preventative and emergency maintenance at WoodGreen owned, leased, and managed properties, including janitorial, groundskeeping. The program prepares residential suites for new occupants, supervises and carries out upgrades, provides physical support to programs and services, and ensures compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and policies.

What You Will Do

1. Carry out routine and emergency janitorial work, including rubbish removal, groundskeeping, floor maintenance, and cleaning of washrooms, stairwells, windows, garbage chute rooms, laundry rooms, and elevators.
2. Manage garbage bins, including scheduling and placement for pickup by city or contracted waste management.
3. Operate machinery such as garden tractors and floor buffers.
4. Clean public facilities and offices.
5. Vacuum and mop assigned areas.
6. Perform heavy lifting of supplies and equipment.
7. Respond to emergencies as needed.
8. Support other WoodGreen departments as required.
9. Set up meeting rooms for events.
10. Maintain janitorial equipment in good working order.
11. Carry building keys and cellular phones.
12. Adhere to all relevant codes, standards, and policies.
13. Ability to walk and stand for long periods.

What You Bring to the Team

• High School Diploma.
• Experience as a cleaner in commercial and/or residential settings.

What Will Set You Apart

• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience managing keys and security systems.
• Ability to operate various janitorial machinery.
• Ability to follow policies, schedules, and directions.
• Experience working with mental health, addictions, or homeless populations is a strong asset.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process. Please inform our People & Culture team at [e-mail] of any accommodation needs. All information regarding accommodations will be handled confidentially.