CLEANER HEAVY DUTY - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real EstateDivision & Section: Shelter, Support & Housing Admin, SSHA Homelessness Init & Prevention SvcsWork Location: VariousJob Type & Duration: Part-timeHourly Rate and Wage Grade: $24.63 - $26.99, TP4007, Wage Grade 3Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, On an "as required basis"Affiliation: L79 Unit B PTNumber of Positions Open: 10+Posting Period: 21-Oct-2022 to 4-Nov-2022

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 Drivers License is an asset.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word & Outlook) required.

Potential work locations may include:

• Seaton House Portfolio (Seaton House, Junction Place, and 705 Progress Ave)
• Robertson House Portfolio (Robertson House, Scarborough Village Residence)
• Womens Residence Portfolio (Womens Residence and Fort York Residence)
• Birkdale Residence Portfolio (Birkdale Residence and Downsview Dells)
• Streets to Homes Assessment & Referral Centre
• 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: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the Citys Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.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 Citys Internal Job Posting Portal.Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe 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.AccommodationThe 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.Quick Apply

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