About the Role
The Cleaner, Property Services is responsible for general cleaning duties in conjunction with the Caretaker.
Responsibilities
- Maintains floor surfaces by sweeping, damp mopping, vacuuming carpet, steam cleaning of carpet, stripping and polishing floors
- Cleans the TV lounges and the residential kitchenettes daily including emptying wastebaskets, garbage cans, vacuuming carpets, dusting furniture, cleaning the sink and marks on walls
- Sweeps and washes floors and stairs in stairwells, hallways, mechanical rooms and storage rooms
- Cleans and disinfects communal washrooms daily
- Assists with garbage and recycling removal
- Reports the need for supplies or repairs for rooms and common areas to supervisor
- Ensures tasks are performed in compliance with WHMIS and other legislated requirements including the Health and Safety Act
- Assists in other YWCA buildings when required
Requirements
- A generalized education at the high school level
- 1-3 years directly related experience (Cases for Equivalency will be considered)
- Knowledge of cleaning products and their use
- Ability to work independently
- Completion of WHMIS training
- Ability to interact in a respectful and professional manner with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments
- Experience working in a residential setting an asset
- May be required to work in different YWCA locations
- A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring
- Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189
- This position is within the Bargaining Unit
- Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate
- For internal applicants, this position is not secondable
Skills
- Cleaning products and their use
- WHMIS
Location
- 80 Woodlawn Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1C1
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Permanent
- 28 hours per week
Experience Level
- 1-3 years directly related experience
Education Level
- High school level
Salary/Compensations
- $38,207 annually (Level 2 pro-rated)
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
About the Company
- YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.
- YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.
- We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Equal Opportunity
- YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
- YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
