CLEANER HEAVY DUTY

Job ID: 51525

• Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
• Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Infrastructure Plng & Development
• Work Location: Various locations. Please see below.
• Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Ongoing
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $25.50 - $27.94
• Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, on an "as required basis"
• Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
• Number of Positions Open: 8
• Posting Period: 1-NOV-2024 to 15-NOV-2024
  
  

Join Us!

If you are interested in learning more about the Part-Time Cleaner Heavy Duty role, you can participate in a virtual WebEx information session on Friday, November 8th from 11:00am to 12:00pm. You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for the City of Toronto’s Shelter and Support Services Division, as well as the City’s application process.

Please register to participate in the information session using this link:

https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/rf7023d4a6c8ed17bd50444f5c6fdd3d0

Your name and email are required for registration, but they will remain private during the session.

Major Responsibilities

• Maintains and ensures a high standard of cleanliness with the effective use of supplies, solutions and equipment such as floor and buffing machines, steamers, and vacuums
• Adheres to safe work practices
• Cleans and disinfects all types of surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, tables, chairs, beds, and other furniture
• Cleans and disinfects fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, tubs and mirrors
• Cleans all appliances
• Strips and refinishes all types of hard floor surfaces
• Sets up rooms for shelter resident and staff use
• Receives items delivered and carries/moves items to designated storage areas
• Performs maintenance duties and small repairs such as replacing light bulbs, unplugging drains and toilets, changing A/C filters, furniture repairs etc.
• Shovels snow, salts walkways, uses snow moving equipment such as snow blowers
• Cuts grass using lawn maintenance equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers and ensures parking lots, walkways and other areas are free of all debris
• Maintains supply inventory in designated areas/locations
• Able to work in a commercial laundry room sorting linen, using industrial equipment
• Collects and sorts garbage and recyclables and removes to designated areas
• When required, travels to alternate work sites to complete assigned duties
  
  

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities.
• Experience in using property maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials or solutions.
  
  

You Must Also Have

• General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS.
• Knowledge of issues relating to homelessness.
• General understanding of operating systems such as fire safety, HVAC and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to maintain co-operative working relationship with other staff, shelter residents, visitors and service contractors.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain records.
• Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• A valid Ontario Driver's License is an asset.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, days, evenings, nights and weekends.
  
  

SHIFT INFORMATION: For all programs in the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division, which operate 24 hours a day / seven days a week, part-time employees are required to be available to work all shifts (days, afternoons, overnights and weekends) four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays. Hours of work will be determined based on operational needs

Potential work locations may include:

• Seaton House Portfolio (339 George Street, Toronto and 731 Runnymede, Toronto)
• Streets to Homes Portfolio (129 Peter Street, Toronto)
• Family Residence Portfolio (4222 Kingston Road, Toronto)
• Other temporary shelter or motel programs operated by the division.
  
  

Note

• All successful candidates will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
• A Police Reference Check program brochure is available at: http://www.toronto.ca/housing/employment.htm
  
  

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.