Cleaner

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Department: Real Estate and Property Management

Union: Included (CUPE Local 2497)

Salary: Level 1- $21.19

File #: 24-REPM-15 (1 Open, Full Time)

Posting Date: January 03, 2025

Posting Close: January 17, 2025

Location: All Dixon Hall locations as needed

The Cleaner & Maintenance Worker will be required to work Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Property Management & Real Estate, the Cleaner is responsible for the general cleaning activities at one or more Dixon Hall program site locations. The Cleaner will also be responsible for routine ground maintenance, including snow removal, minor repairs, and painting, as required. The day-to-day duties of the Cleaner will be supervised by the program manager of the location at which they are working.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general cleaning activities at Dixon Hall locations, including Out of the Cold sites, as directed.
• Perform routine ground maintenance, including snow removal, minor repairs, and painting, as required.
• Work safely at all times following Health and Safety policies and procedures, and report any potential hazards, faults, or problems to the Manager or appropriate emergency contact.
• Follow all program specific policies, procedures, and best practices for health, safety, and infection control.
• Work under the guidance of the agency and program policies and procedures, including the Mission, Vision, and Values of Dixon Hall.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as assigned within the purview of the job description.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Proficiency in using cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in cleaning and maintenance; trained in the procedures and practices of commercial property cleaning and maintenance.
• Demonstrated skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair and be familiar with and able to use such tools as may be required for such maintenance functions.
• Experience with the safe use of cleaning chemicals and fluids and understand requirements under WHIMS legislation.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills; Able to read and understand basic cleaning instructions and information, including health and safety directives; fluency in additional languages, relevant to the communities of service, will be considered an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, volunteers, the public and outside contractors in a respectful and professional manner.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving abilities; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritize, take initiative.
• Demonstrated experience working within a diverse, ethno-racial, multi-lingual community setting.
• Self-motivated and able to complete required tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
• Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency.
• Must have up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19 with a vaccine that has been approved for use in Canada.

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.

To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.