Cleaner Apprentice

Toronto Community Housing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community housing organization as a Cleaner Apprentice. In this role, you will assist with maintaining cleanliness in various locations, ensuring safety for residents and staff. Candidates will gain valuable experience that promotes sustainability and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, janitorial or related work is an asset.
• Sufficient command of the English language, oral and written.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning of internal common areas and vacant units.
• Respond to inquiries from tenants and provide information.
• Safely operate a variety of cleaning and communication equipment.

Skills

Janitorial equipment operation

Cleaning experience

Follow instructions

English proficiency

Respectful service

Safety awareness

Job description

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Make a difference

If working in a collaborative environment and feeling like you contribute to the greater good is where you see yourself, you may want to consider working with TCHC!

Job #:

9626

Division

Operations

Vacancy Type

Full-time Temporary

Affiliation

Union: CUPE 416

Contract Length

Approximately 5 Months

Grade

CLNR01

# of Vacancies:

12

Salary/Hourly Range

21.30

Hiring Range/wage

21.30

Work Details (Days/hours)

40 hours per week

Posted Date

6/9/25

Existing Or New

Existing

Deadline To Apply

6/23/25

Make a difference

If working in a collaborative environment and feeling like you contribute to the greater good is where you see yourself, you may want to consider working with TCHC!

TCHC’s Cleaner Apprenticeship Program aims to create an opportunity for TCHC tenants 18 years old, or older, to gain experience that can lead to sustainable employment, financial stability and ongoing professional development.

What You’ll Do

• Assists Operational staff with overall building cleanliness and provides a safe environment for tenants, staff and the general public
• Assist with the cleaning of exterior grounds and all internal common areas of assigned work locations
• Support with the cleaning of vacant units
• Respond and provide information to inquiries from tenants, staff and the general public according to Toronto Community Housing policies and directs inquiries to appropriate personnel in a courteous manner
• Safely operate a variety of cleaning and communication equipment
• Work as a team and respond to emergency situations within their assigned work location in accordance with Toronto Community Housing policies, procedures, guidelines and applicable legislation
• Adhere to all safety guidelines in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Use safety equipment and protective clothing as required
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs
• Attend and take part in meetings and training sessions
• May be required to work evening shift and on weekends
• Performs related work as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Demonstrated capacity to operate janitorial and other job related equipment
• Experience in cleaning, janitorial or related work an asset
• Capable of following instructions and learning new techniques
• Sufficient command of the English language, oral and written, to carry out instructions
• Ability to provide respectful service to tenants, staff and visitors in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work in a safe and responsible manner
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act including WHMIS
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and work outside as required
  
  

What’s next?

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process. If you are contacted, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Government Administration

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