Heavy Duty Cleaner

Compass Group Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health & wellbeing resources

Diversity & inclusion programs

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a dedicated Heavy Duty Cleaner to perform cleaning of hard floor surfaces, high-reach areas, and waste removal across facilities. The role includes floor maintenance, carpet care, and compliance with health and safety policies.

The ideal candidate has prior cleaning/housekeeping experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience is required.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to use cleaning equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Dry mop, wet mop and polish hard surface floors using handheld or walk-behind buffing machines.
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment when required.
• Transport garbage from drop points to bins or compactor; operate the compactor and clean the compactor regularly.
• Transport maintenance machinery between floors and job sites as needed.
• Clean glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or extension equipment.
• Wash walls, ceilings and dust ceiling fixtures and ceiling fans.
• Use pile lifting equipment to restore certain types of carpet and shampoo broadloom.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Oral & written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Cleaning equipment use

Physical ability

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

You will be responsible for heavy cleaning work including the cleaning of all hard floor surfaces, the cleaning of all surfaces that must be reached by ladder or scaffolding and the collection and removal of garbage from drop points to a garbage bin or compactor.

As a Heavy Duty Cleaner, You Will

• Dry mop, wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors. The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or walk-behind buffing machines.


• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment when required


• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor; operate the compactor and be responsible for cleaning the compactor on regular basis


• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites


• Clean glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach


• Clean washroom floors including washing, stripping, and finishing


• Clean stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required


• Wash walls, ceilings and dust ceiling light fixtures and ceiling fans


• Use pile lifting equipment to restore certain types of carpet


• Shampoo broadloom and uses extracting equipment to clean broadloom


• Comply with H&S regulations and company policies

About You

• Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience is required


• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing


• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities


• Highly motivated and able to work independently


• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills


• Must be able to use cleaning equipment


• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.


• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.


• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.


• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.


• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.


• We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

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