Building Cleaner

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of the Building Custodian (Cleaner) role is to maintain the general upkeep of the assigned building, keeping the building clean and in orderly condition. The role will be responsible for ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products. Duties include notifying management of the need for repairs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake cleaning, scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and washing of all public areas of the building, including all hallways, walkways and lobby, elevators, bicycle room, mailroom, and mechanical room.
• Clean and organize public sundecks and patios, including cleaning BBQ and pool deck, Tenant Lounge.
• Clean/wash gym equipment. Dust exterior and wet wash interior of accessible lockers in men's and women's change rooms.
• Empty garbage bins and clean/sweep garbage area.
• Clean fire hose cabinets and extinguishers on each floor.
• Use floor cleaning equipment such as buffer/shampooer.
• Maintaining and upkeep all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products.
• Ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products.
• Keeping all public spaces neat and tidy.
• Reporting repairs and replacements needed when encountered on the job.

Additional responsibilities may be added from time to time depending on organizational requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma
• WHMIS, Working at Heights, Standard First Aid qualifications is an asset.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of related experience in a maintenance or cleaning role.
• English – Fluent. Bilingual (French) is an asset.
• Excellent cleaning skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Safety Awareness

Special conditions:

• Needs to be able to lift, push and pull heavy objects (up to 50lbs for cleaning and maintenance purposes).
• Needs to be able to stand, sit, and stoop for long periods.
• Work both indoors and outdoors.
• Hazards associated with the trade.