Facility Cleaner - Part Time

YMCA of Three Rivers - Guelph-Wellington Region; Guelph; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership for you and your

Discounts on YMCA programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The YMCA of Three Rivers is hiring a part-time cleaner at our Guelph location. You will deliver high-quality cleaning in changerooms and washrooms, maintain floors, and stock supplies while providing friendly service to participants and staff.

Shifts require evenings and weekends with a starting hourly rate of $18.50. This role includes health and safety responsibilities and participation in trainings as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment including auto scrubber machines.
• Ability to take direction and work well with minimal supervision in a team.
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment.
• Physical ability to climb stairs, perform lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of friendly customer service to participants and staff.
• Clean and stock changerooms, washrooms, floors; operate cleaning equipment including auto scrubber.
• Maintain safety by following health guidelines and using PPE.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

WHMIS certification

Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED

Tools

Auto scrubber machines

Job description

Location: Guelph YMCA, Guelph-Wellington Region

Work Hours: Evenings and Weekends are required

Employment Type: Part Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Deadline to Apply: October 2nd 2026

Guaranteed Starting Hourly Rate: $18.50

Total Rewards Package:

We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.

Time Away from Work

At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Part-time team members start with:

• Vacation earnings of 4% on each pay (Increases to 6% after 5 years of continuous employment)
• 3 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.

• A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services
• Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services.

Role Overview:

Who we are…

The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here .

We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!

This is where you come in.

What you will do…

You will provide a high standard of friendly customer service to all participants in accordance with YMCA standards. You will build positive relationships to establish rapport and maintain excellent communication with staff, volunteers, and members.

You will ensure all assigned areas are cleaned promptly and regularly with high attention to detail. This includes cleaning and stocking changerooms and washrooms (showers, toilets, and common areas), sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping facility floors, and operating equipment such as the auto scrubber machine. You will also wash, dry, and restock towels, dispose of garbage, dust, and polish surfaces, and refill dispensers (soap, paper products, etc.). Maintaining cleaning supplies and completing other duties as assigned will be part of your role.

You will follow all health and safety measures, including proper use of PPE, safe operation of equipment, and handling of industrial cleaning agents with strong personal safety awareness. Your attention to detail and pride in delivering excellent quality work will ensure our facility meets our high standards for cleanliness. This physically demanding position requires flexibility, organization, and high energy. You will attend trainings and staff meetings as required.

What you will bring…

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to use various cleaning tools and equipment, including auto scrubber machines.
• Ability to take direction, work well with minimal supervision, and function cooperatively as part of a team.
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment.
• Physical requirements include frequent climbing of stairs, some physical exertion, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• WHMIS certification and Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED are assets.

Additional Information:

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth

In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.

Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)

We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups.

Studies have shown that women and people of equity deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand the knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined.

Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.

Our Commitment to Privacy

The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.

Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.

To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our Career Page .