Housekeeper, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a dedicated cleaner to maintain the school and student residence in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. Responsibilities include disinfecting classrooms, student rooms, washrooms, and common areas, as well as restocking supplies and reporting inventory needs.

The role requires lifting up to 20 pounds, following health and safety guidelines, and good English communication. Prior housekeeping experience in schools or similar environments is an asset.

Qualifications

• Prior cleaning experience is an asset.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Comfort with lifting up to 20 pounds and physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect classrooms, student bedrooms, washrooms, and common areas.
• Clean interior windows, doors, desks, and mirrors; sanitize student rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms and study spaces, damp mop floors, vacuum carpets.
• Restock supplies and report inventory levels; follow health and safety policies.

Skills

Housekeeping

Time management

English communication

Job description

You will be responsible for performing light cleaning duties that maintain the school and student residence in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect areas and items such as classrooms, student bedrooms, washrooms, common areas, study spaces, cafeterias, stairwells, and hallways
• Clean interior windows, walls, glass, doors, desks, lockers, and mirrors
• Clean and sanitize student rooms, including furniture, floors, and high-touch surfaces
• Maintain cleanliness in classrooms, including desks, boards, floors, and shared equipment
• Damp mop hard floors and auto scrub as needed
• Vacuum carpeted areas and perform carpet extraction when required
• Check all primary areas, including entrances, lobbies, stairwells, and common spaces, and clean as necessary
• Remove garbage and recycling from student rooms, classrooms, and common areas
• Restock cleaning supplies and report low inventory levels
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and staff information
• Maintain a safe environment at all times (e.g., proper use of wet floor signs and cleaning equipment)
• Perform duties in accordance with health and safety guidelines and school policies
• Report all injuries, hazards, or maintenance issues to the supervisor immediately
• Respond to emergency cleanups as required

Qualifications:

• Previous housekeeping experience, preferably in a school, residence, healthcare, hotel, or commercial cleaning environment, is an asset
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job, including lifting up to 20 pounds