Heavy Duty Cleaner

FirstService Residential Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential Canada is seeking a Heavy Duty Cleaner to maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior areas at a Markham, ON property. You will perform general cleaning tasks, assist with ground maintenance, and ensure owner and guest satisfaction on a Monday–Friday schedule, with compensation of CAD 18.25 per hour.

Responsibilities include restroom cleaning, floor care, waste disposal, inventory maintenance, and reporting repairs or safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard janitorial methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to operate janitorial tools and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of building and property security procedures.
• Ability to explain instructions to others.
• Ability to prioritize the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services restrooms.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors and stairways.
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish and waste materials.
• Observes premises and equipment; reports repairs or hazards.
• Dusts blinds, furniture, file cabinets, doors, frames, railings and windowsills.
• Polishes furniture, metal work, and chrome.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows and fixtures.
• Cleans grounds and parking lots of litter and debris.
• Loads and unloads supplies and moves heavy furniture.
• Replaces light bulbs and fuses.
• May perform ground maintenance including snow removal and salting.
• Assists in moving garbage bins and maintains compactor room.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Janitorial skills

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs

Equipment operation

Attentive to detail

Tools

Floor buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Cleaning agents

Job description

Description

As a Heavy Duty Cleaner, you’ll be responsible for consistently maintaining the cleanliness of all interior and exterior areas of the property to ensure owner and guest satisfaction.

Description

As a Heavy Duty Cleaner, you’ll be responsible for consistently maintaining the cleanliness of all interior and exterior areas of the property to ensure owner and guest satisfaction.
Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm
Site Location: Markham, ON
Compensation: $ 18.25/ hr

Your Responsibilities

• Cleans and services restrooms.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors and stairways.
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish and waste materials by hand or with the use of powered equipment.
• Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services.
• Dusts such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, door, frames, railing picture frames and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand-cleaning items.
• Polishes furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds.
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirror, and fixtures using both step and extension ladders.
• Cleans grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, or other debris.
• Loads and unloads supplies, and moves heavy furniture and equipment using dollies, handcarts, or power equipment.
• Replaces light bulbs and fuses.
• May perform ground maintenance including removal of snow from front entrances, salting front entrances.
• Assists in the moving of garbage bins when needed.
• Maintains and cleans compactor room.
• Performs related work as assigned in relation to the needs of the building functions and duties are subject to change upon management discretion.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Have knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the janitorial service
• Have knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides
• Have the ability to follow instructions
• Ability to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning compounds and solutions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations
• Have knowledge of building and property security procedures
• Have the ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
• Have the ability to prioritize the work of others

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing or walking applied for extended periods of time. Working conditions generally entail eight (8) hour shifts, but may be subject to alteration. Mental and physical stress may be incurred. Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to unpleasant and noxious fumes and odors. Some jobs require an employee to hazardous work environments. Some jobs require an employee to work where there is a significant change of injury.

About Us

FirstService Residential is North America’s foremost property management firm specializing in Property Management, Front Desk Security Guards, Cleaners and Superintendent within our Property Services Department.
Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we offer our more than 19,000 associates competitive salaries, top benefits, and career training, continually investing in our associates’ professional development and setting the bar for exceptional service. Our associates enjoy an inclusive work environment and a rich culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
Embark in a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService today.

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

FirstService Residential welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.

Our hiring process may use AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Talent Acquisition Specialists review all results.

In accordance with Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) requirements, we confirm that this job posting is for an existing position within our organization.

FirstService Residential is owned by FirstService Corporation, a proudly Canadian company and one of Canada’s great business success stories.

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