CLEANER HEAVY DUTY

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated custodial staff to maintain cleanliness and safety in various facilities. This role involves a range of responsibilities, including cleaning floors, carpets, and washrooms, as well as ensuring that equipment is well-maintained. The ideal candidate will have experience in infection control and a strong commitment to providing excellent service to residents. If you are passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment for others and possess the ability to work effectively in a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in following infection control protocols and procedures.
• Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items, and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains floors, carpets, and washrooms.
• Monitors facilities and reports any damage or vandalism.
• Delivers clean linen and transports residents as needed.

Skills

Infection control protocols

Floor maintenance machines

Cleaning equipment and solutions

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Time management

Problem-solving

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Communication equipment

Job description

Cleans, washes, strips, and waxes floors and stairs.

Vacuum and clean carpeted areas.

Sets up, moves, and takes down furniture, tables, chairs, etc., for functions.

Cleans, polishes, and dusts washrooms, locker rooms, offices, windows, air ducts, etc.

Monitors and secures facilities and reports any damage, vandalism, etc.

Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used.

Shovels snow, salts walkways and lots, and cuts grass.

Maintains light fixtures and replaces bulbs and related appliances.

Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes supplies.

Defrosts refrigerators.

Stocks and maintains cleaning cart.

Picks up garbage and recyclables and removes them to designated areas.

Delivers clean linen, gowns, and clothing to resident rooms. Labels and de-labels residents' clothing.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Experience in following infection control protocols and procedures.
• Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials, and solutions.
• Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping, and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.

You must also have:

• Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items, as well as climb ladders.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and shifts as assigned, and to work in multiple locations.
• Ability to use computers to complete and create work orders.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain written records, and use communication equipment such as telephones, walkie-talkies, Wi-Fi phones, etc.
• Ability and willingness to transport residents from their rooms to the dining area.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.
• Knowledge of Resident-Centered Care, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and Waste Management Protocols applicable to this work.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines.
• Maturity and an aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, residents, and families.
• Strong multitasking, attention to detail, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills.

  Please note:

  As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long-Term Care division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening, SSLTC Offense or Professional Misconduct declaration, PT Staff Availability Form, Tuberculosis screening, and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (O.Reg.79 / 10).