Residence Cleaner

Lethbridge Polytechnic; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Lethbridge Polytechnic invites applications for a Residence Cleaner on a casual basis. You will perform thorough cleaning of residence units and public spaces within Residence Life, adapting to a fast-paced environment and ensuring high cleanliness standards during the busy season.

This role requires physical capability, reliability, punctuality and the safe handling of cleaning agents. The position offers casual call-in hours up to 35 per week, with a wage of $19.80 per hour, and dates from

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of performing job duties including bending, crouching, lifting, carrying, reaching and kneeling.
• Ability to work with cleaning agents safely and responsibly.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, collaboratively in teams of two or three.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, especially during busy periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive in completing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Working with cleaning supplies and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Report maintenance concerns or issues to the appropriate department.
• Deep cleaning of residence units.
• Ongoing cleaning and upkeep of public spaces within the Residence Life areas.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, especially during busy summer periods.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Position Information

Job Title: Residence Cleaner

Appointment Type: Casual Position

Dates: November 30, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Hours per week/FTE: Casual call in, up to 35

About the Position

As part of a dedicated team, the incumbents will be responsible for ensuring that all residence units receive thorough, detailed spring cleaning. This will also involve the ongoing cleaning and upkeep of public spaces within the Residence Life areas. The position will require the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, especially during the busy summer hotel season. The position will require the ability to respond quickly to cleaning requests and ensure high standards are consistently met.

Position Details

• Working with cleaning supplies and equipment safely and responsibly
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Report maintenance concerns or issues to the appropriate department
• Deep cleaning of residence units
• Ongoing cleaning and upkeep of public spaces within the Residence Life areas
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, especially during busy summer periods
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds as needed to move cleaning supplies or equipment

Required Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of performing job duties: bending, crouching, lifting, carrying, reaching, and kneeling
• Ability to work with many cleaning agents safely and responsibly
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment working collaboratively in teams of two or three
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, especially during busy periods, ensuring all areas are consistently clean and presentable
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive in completing assigned tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel setting
• Familiar with WHMIS/GHS
• Previous related cleaning experience
• Attention given to details

Salary AUPE Class Level 2 Step 2 $19.80/hr

Culture of Care

A Culture of Care at Lethbridge Polytechnic embraces a workplace that both protects and empowers employees by creating an environment that promotes psychological, cultural and physical safety. All employees play an important role in building a safe and supportive campus dedicated to learning and growing.