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Reports to the Supervisor, Operations. Provides general cleaning of CityHousing buildings and assists with pest control preparation on a five days per week schedule which includes Saturdays and Sundays.
GENERAL DUTIES
Keyholder duties.
Vacuums carpets, runners and steams upholstered furniture, and structure as identified. Spot cleans when necessary.
Cleans equipment and reports malfunctions.
Shovels and salts main entrances.
Performs litter and garbage clean-up around property.
Power washes garbage rooms. Performs light graffiti removal.
Mops/sweeps and damp mops floors. Sprays waxes and buffs floors with buffing machine.
Dusts and/or wipes clean desks, tables, counter tops, cabinets, window ledges, chairs, telephones, screen dividers and computer equipment. Dusts all high areas (pictures, plaques, vents and louvers, blinds etc.).
Empties waste paper baskets, disposes of garbage. Installs new liner when required.
Rolls out garbage compactors/recycling bins to the curb for pick up.
Schedules and takes out bulk garbage for pick up.
Cleans washrooms, toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, mirrors, paper towel dispensers etc.
Replaces paper towels, toilet tissue and soap in dispensers as required and brings supplies to work areas.
Removes fingerprints from walls and doors. Cleans and polishes elevator doors. Stairwells and drinking fountains.
Cleans sinks and counters in kitchens (including appliances) and meeting rooms.
Cleans glass doors and partitions.
Locks office doors. Keeps janitor room and equipment clean and tidy.
Walks the property daily and reports any building deficiencies (lights out, leaking taps etc.).
Reviews and understand M.S.D. S (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Ensures common area or unit is prepared for pest extermination treatment. Moves furniture away from walls or wraps items up.
May interact with tenants who may have
complex health and social issues, refers tenants to other staff as appropriate.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector (VS) Check or for those under the age of eighteen (18) a Criminal Record & Judicial Matter (CRJM) Check, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
