Heavy Duty Cleaner, 1st shift (On-call)

Cushman & Wakefield; Toronto; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Heavy Duty Cleaner for 1st shift (On-call) to perform custodial duties at C&W Services locations in Toronto. You will follow established standards, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain high standards of cleanliness across interior spaces.

The role requires basic cleaning abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work with supervision. On-site work with everyday responsibilities including bathroom maintenance and equipment operation is expected.

Qualifications

• Basic cleaning responsibilities require no previous experience.
• Must be able to take direction, work with minimal supervision and function cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and wash floors and surfaces inside buildings.
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas.
• Spot clean and shampoo rugs when directed.
• Clean bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily.
• Report potential defects or needs to supervisors.
• Replace liners in waste baskets as per specs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to follow directions

Manual cleaning skills

Tools

Portable vacuum backpack

Floor buffers

Shampoo machines

Job description

Job Title

Heavy Duty Cleaner, 1st shift (On-call)

Job Description

The Cleaner will work under the supervision of the Custodial Manager or Supervisor and perform a variety of custodial duties for C&W Services. Such duties shall be in accordance with established standards, instructions, and procedures of C&W Services.

Typical Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and wash floors, and other surfaces (inside buildings).
• Use light and heavy (commercial type) floor (buffers) and shampoo machines including attachments.
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas.
• Spot clean daily and shampoo when directed rugs.
• Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, chairs, door trim, light fixtures, and all other horizontal surfaces including periodic high dusting.
• Wash windowsills; glass in interior doors, partition, and specified windows.
• Wash glass and trim at entrance doors, interior/exterior- Wash/spot clean interior walls as appropriate daily.
• Clean bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily.
• Standard bathroom procedures are to damp wipe glass surfaces, empty waste baskets, service soap and toilet paper dispensers, dust sills, clean tile walls, shelves, stall partitions, sweep/mop/scrub floors, etc.
• Monitors possible defects such as clogged urinals and lights out, and reports to supervisors.
• Collect building trash daily placing it in approved container and place in designated collection area for subsequent removal.
• Replace liners in waste baskets and trash containers per specs.
• Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walkways at building entrances and connecting walkways/sidewalks as directed.
• Performs periodic work: High dusting, leather and wood surface, polishing, wall washing.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic cleaning responsibilities requires no previous experience.
• Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment.
• Use a portable vacuum cleaner – back pack style.
• Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high levels of energy and endurance.

Compensation

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $17.60 - $20.40 CAD Hourly Hourly - Hourly Plan - USA, 20.40 CAD Hourly

Equal Opportunity Statement

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace.

Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles.

About Cushman & Wakefield

INCO: “C&W Services”

About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com

Accessibility and Contact

If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à [e-mail]. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.