Cleaning Associate - Sarnia

York Property Management; Sarnia; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

York Property Management is hiring a Cleaning Associate to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, halls, grounds and vacant suites on a weekday daytime schedule with 40 hours per week guaranteed.

The role involves coordinating with the Manager of Resident Experience and Maintenance Technician to ensure all operations comply with policies and procedures while delivering respectful service to residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective cleaning practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Exterior: Water and tend to plants, pick up garbage, sidewalk salting and snow shoveling, regularly walk parking garage to check for garbage and debris.
• Maintain Interior: Water plants, ensure lobbies and common areas are cleaned thoroughly; pick up and discard debris and garbage; keep cleaning supplies organized and report low stock to manager; ensure hallways on all floors are cleaned; ensure garbage chutes are operational and chute rooms are clean.
• Clean units to make ready for occupancy: Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub and wax floors; remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse; empty waste containers; wash windows, interior walls and ceilings; ensure washrooms are clean; scrub, wash, and wipe appliances, sinks, and tubs.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning practices

Independence

Time management

Job description

The Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining clean buildings, hallways, grounds, and vacant suites on behalf of York Property Management. The Cleaning Associate will be required to work only on weekdays, during the day (40hrs a week guaranteed).

Reporting to the Manager of Resident Experience and working with the Maintenance Technician, the Cleaning Associate will oversee the cleanliness of assigned building(s). The Cleaning Associate will ensure that all operations are conducted in a respectful and responsible way, ensuring that all decisions and actions comply with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain Exterior

• Water and tend to plants
• Pick up any garbage around the property
• Sidewalk salting and snow shoveling
• Regularly walk parking garage to check for garbage and debris

2. Maintain Interior

• Water plants, ensure lobbies and common areas are cleaned thoroughly
• Pick up and discard debris and garbage
• Keep cleaning supplies organized and report low stock to manager
• Ensure hallways on all floors are cleaned (carpets, tile, etc).
• Ensure garbage chutes are operational and chute rooms are clean

3. Clean units to make ready for occupancy

• Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub and wax floors
• Remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• Empty waste containers
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Ensure washrooms are clean
• Scrub, wash, and wipe appliances, sinks, and tubs

Core Competencies, Skills, and Expectations

The incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of effective cleaning practices
• Ability to work independently
• Time management skills

The incumbent must meet the following company-wide expectations:

• Maintain good attendance
• Represent York in a responsible, respectful, and professional manner
• Work with honesty and integrity
• Foster collaboration and open communication with colleagues
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Participate in all required training and follow set policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality with secure information
• Be accountable for your work and strive for improvement

York Property Management (YPM) manages 4,500+ residential apartment suites in Southwestern Ontario. YPM offers a variety of different layouts of suites which accommodate a diverse demographic of young couples, families, students and retirees. The company employs 130+ individuals working at head office, on site, or at various properties managed by YPM.

Our Mission at York Property Management is to work together in a safe, respectful, and friendly environment with effective communication to provide our residents quality service and a comfortable and positive living experience while being environmentally conscious.

Our vision is to create and maintain rental properties that all of our residents are proud to call home.

York Property Management is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds, identities and cultures. Accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process upon request.

Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. We appreciate all applications. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.