housekeeper

Government of Canada; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Port Hawkesbury seeks dedicated staff for an on-site cleaning role. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, and general housekeeping duties. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with no formal education required. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work independently. Benefits include free parking and wellness programs.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Wellness program

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to less than 7 months in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture.
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture.
• Make beds and change sheets.
• Stock linen closet.
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances.
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Client focus

Punctuality

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Remote location
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Stock linen closet
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Clean and disinfect elevators
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Values and ethics

Benefits Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program