Property Housekeeping & Groundskeeping Worker (Casual)

Manufacturing Job Site; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plan

Pension Plan

Vacation pay

Health, dental, LTD, ADD&D

Job summary

LWDH is seeking a Housekeeping and Groundskeeping Worker to perform routine housekeeping tasks for accommodation units and provide light groundskeeping at rental locations in Kenora, Ontario. Under supervision, you will travel between locations, prep units for guests, and meet booking deadlines.

This role excludes repair or complex maintenance duties. The position offers casual hours, benefits, and opportunities to support a patient-centered healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class G driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Familiarity with housekeeping/cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
• Working knowledge of light groundskeeping procedures and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to LWDH accommodation units (apartments/houses) including cleaning, mopping, scrubbing, sweeping, vacuuming, laundry, and restocking sundry items.
• Follow light or deep cleaning routines as scheduled.
• Follow universal precautions and hospital policies; use PPE as required while cleaning.
• Follow waste management schedules including recycling and garbage disposal.
• Dust, mop, or vacuum floors and carpets; clean living areas, kitchens and bathrooms.
• Clean blinds/drapes with damp cloth or vacuum.
• Complete housekeeping tasks within the allotted time; prep locations for incoming guests with materials and promotions.
• Perform light building and grounds maintenance (e.g., clean up, shovel walkways) as needed.
• Assist in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to improve environment for locums, learners, and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Education, Organizational Development and Talent Management.

Skills

Housekeeping

Groundskeeping

Communication skills

Job description

Hours

May consist of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Subject to change as per operational requirements

21 Sylvan Street, Kenora, ON, P9N 3W7

$28.85 Hourly

Job Type

Casual

Hours

May consist of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Subject to change as per operational requirements

Classification

PHGW

Department

People and Culture

Salary

$29.5029 per hour

Closing Date

Friday, October 2, 2026

Description

The Property Housekeeping and Groundskeeping worker performs routine housekeeping cleaning duties for the LWDH accommodation units, as well as light groundskeeping of rental locations grounds. Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Education, Organizational Development and Talent Management, the Housekeeping and Groundskeeping Worker works independently, traveling to the LWDH rental unit locations, performing required duties, and ensuring the units are prepped and ready for the incoming guests, strictly adhering to deadlines according to the booking schedule. NOTE: this position does not involve repair or complex maintenance duties.

Why Work with LWDH?

In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement


• Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided


• A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility


• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Principle Responsibilities

• Providing cleaning services to LWDH accommodation units (apartments and houses) including but not limited to clean, mop, scrub, sweep, vacuum, dust, laundry, restock sundry items in units, etc.


• Follow light or deep cleaning routine as outlined in work schedules


• Follow all universal precautions, hospital policies and procedures and use personal protective equipment as required while cleaning


• Follow waste management schedules including recycling and garbage disposal


• Dust, mop, or vacuum floors and carpets


• Clean and disinfect living areas, kitchens and bathrooms


• Clean blinds/drapes with damp cloth or vacuum


• Complete housekeeping assignments within the time allotted


• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as required to improve the environment for LWDH locums, learners, and visitors


• Perform light building and grounds maintenance as assigned. (e.g. picking up garbage, sweep the walkways/entrance ways, light walkway shoveling in winter as needed)


• Prep locations for incoming guests with required materials and promotional information as directed


• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Education, Organizational Development and Talent Management

Qualifications

• Valid class G driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle


• Familiarity with housekeeping/cleaning practices, supplies and equipment


• Working knowledge of accepted procedures and safety practices of light groundskeeping work


• Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment


• Ability to safely use groundskeeping equipment


• Ability to account for inventory and accurately complete checklists and forms


• Ability to follow simple oral and written directions


• Willingness to work outside during inclement weather


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Excellent communication skills


• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.