light duty cleaner

Inside-Out Cleaning Services Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A cleaning service company in Halifax is seeking dedicated cleaning staff to maintain cleanliness in various locations, including offices and healthcare facilities. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma or equivalent experience and at least 1 year in a cleaning role. Experience with industrial equipment is preferred. Health benefits are included, offering dental, healthcare, and vision plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in cleaning services.
• WHMIS Certificate is required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads (up to 23 kg).

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture and vacuum carpets.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and kitchens.
• Perform safety and security checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Punctuality

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting:

• Urban area
• Office building
• Cleaning service company
• Various locations
• Industrial facility or establishment
• Commercial building
• Recreational facility/institution
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Shopping centre or mall

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Clean and disinfect elevators
• Provide basic information on facilities
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Clean changing rooms and showers
• Work with minimal supervision
• Perform safety and security checks
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers

Equipment, eystems and Controls Experience

• Security system

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits