Cleaner - The Alexander, Halifax, NS

Killam; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 42,981,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost shared health and dental plan

Employee unit purchase plan

Online personal and professional dev.

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Killam Apartment REIT in Halifax, NS is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join The Alexander. You will interact with residents, maintain a clean and safe environment, and take pride in a job well done.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors, windows, and common areas, reporting issues, and ensuring a pleasant living space. Previous experience in a similar or customer service role is an asset. We offer health plans, employee perks, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or customer service is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and waste.
• Wash windows and interior walls.
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs.
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and amenity spaces.
• Report deficiencies to Property Manager for repair.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Customer service mindset

Job description

Killam Apartment REIT, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada's largest residential real estate investment trusts, owning, operating, and developing a $5.5 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities. Killam's strategy to drive value and profitability focuses on three priorities: (1) increase earnings from the existing portfolio; (2) expand the portfolio and diversify geographically through accretive acquisitions, targeting newer properties and dispositions of non-core assets; and (3) develop high-quality properties in its core markets.

At this time, we are looking for a customer-focused and detail-oriented Cleaner to join us at The Alexander in Halifax, NS. If you enjoy interacting with others, are passionate about providing a clean and safe environment for residents, and take pride in a job well done, this may be the role for you!

What you will do:

• Operate vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and other waste;
• Wash windows and interior walls;
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers;
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs;
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas as well as amenity spaces;
• Report deficiencies to Property Manager for repair;
• Other duties as required.

Who you are:

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or customer service role is considered an asset;
• Must have a strong attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision;
• Proven communication skills, both written and oral.

What we offer:

• A cost shared health and dental plan;
• An employee unit purchase plan;
• Online personal and professional development training;
• Employer funded Employee and Family Assistance Program.

We understand not all applicants will possess everything we are looking for, so please don’t let this discourage you from applying. If your experience isn’t an exact match with what is listed above, but you believe you would still be a great fit, we encourage you to submit your application!

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Employees will be given support and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilize their unique talents. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your interest in our company. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.