housekeeper

Government of Canada; Summerside; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Summerside, Canada, is seeking a capable individual for housekeeping tasks. Responsibilities include cleaning, mopping, dusting, and addressing guest requests. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent personal suitability traits. No formal educational qualifications are required, but experience is an asset. This position is on-site, with no remote work options available. Benefits include free parking and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting.
• Make beds and change sheets.
• Disinfect kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
• Handle and report lost and found items.

Skills

Punctuality

Client focus

Dependability

Team player

Flexibility

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Distribute clean towels and toiletries
• Stock linen closet
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Disinfect operating rooms and other areas
• Clean and disinfect elevators
• Handle and report lost and found items
• Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies or other items
• Provide basic information on facilities
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Clean changing rooms and showers
• Address customers' complaints or concerns

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• 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
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)