Cleaner, Industrial Plant

Work setting

• Factory or plant
• Janitorial service company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Perform safety and security checks
• Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Polishing machines
• Waxing machine
• Power tools
• Power lawn mowers
• Snowblower

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available