Cleaner Apprentice

Toronto Community Housing Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Community Housing Corp. is offering an exciting opportunity in their Cleaner Apprenticeship Program, aimed at empowering tenants with essential skills for future employment. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness across facilities while ensuring safety and service excellence in a multicultural environment. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to operate cleaning equipment and have a commitment to respectful service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to operate janitorial and related equipment.
• Experience in cleaning, janitorial or related work an asset.
• Ability to learn new techniques and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with overall building cleanliness and provides a safe environment.
• Cleans exterior grounds and internal common areas.
• Responds and provides information to inquiries from tenants.

Skills

Ability to operate janitorial equipment

Experience in cleaning

Following instructions

Command of the English language

Respectful service to diverse environments

Working safely

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act

Job description

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.