Heavy Duty Cleaner - Full Time - 1st shift

Cushman & Wakefield; Markham; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring a Heavy Duty Cleaner for 1st shift in Markham, Ontario. The role involves cleaning duties across indoor spaces, using commercial floor buffers and shampoo machines, and maintaining bathrooms with daily restocking of supplies.

No prior experience required beyond a proactive work attitude. The position emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions under supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and wash floors and other surfaces.
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas.
• Spot clean daily and shampoo rugs when directed.
• Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, and surfaces; high dusting periodically.
• Wash bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to take direction

Tools

Portable vacuum cleaner

Job description

Job TitleHeavy Duty Cleaner - Full Time - 1st shift

Job Description Summary

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. 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.

C&W Services uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. All hiring decisions are reviewed and confirmed by our recruitment team.

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: $17.95 - $18.50 CAD Hourly

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…?

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INCO: “C&W Services” About Cushman & Wakefield

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