Laundry Worker 2 / Cleaner - (214489)

Island Health; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated individual for a cleaning position. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety standards through various cleaning tasks, including laundry duties. This role requires effective communication skills, physical capability, and relevant experience in a commercial or industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus one year of recent related experience in a commercial or industrial laundry setting.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy cleaning duties including wet mopping, waxing, and polishing floors.
• Collect and dispose of waste materials and handle soiled laundry.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with others

Physical capability to perform the duties of the position

Ability to operate related equipment

Strong organizational skills

Education

Grade 10

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the supervision of the Manager or designate, the successful candidate will perform a variety of heavy cleaning duties, including wet mopping, waxing, and polishing floors, washing walls, windows, and ceilings. The role also involves collecting and disposing of waste materials, handling soiled laundry, and performing laundry duties using a non-domestic washer and dryer as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 10 plus one year of recent related experience in a commercial or industrial laundry setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage work efficiently.

For more details, visit the job posting at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1482.pdf.