Cleaner

It Takes a Village, situated in Halifax, NS B3S 1P9, is seeking applications for the job position of Cleaner who is enthusiastic and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The selected applicant must join and assume their responsibilities at the earliest. The employer is offering a permanent or full-time position. The shift timings for this position include the Early morning, Morning and Day.

Employer Name: It Takes a Village
Position: Cleaner
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Halifax, NS B3S 1P9

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Job Description

  • The candidate must sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
  • The candidate must dust furniture.
  • The candidate will be responsible for vacuuming carpets, area rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture.
  • The candidate will be responsible for making beds and changing sheets.
  • The candidate must distribute clean towels and toiletries.
  • The candidate must stock the linen closet.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and polishing kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances.
  • The candidate must disinfect operating rooms and other areas.
  • The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting elevators.
  • The candidate must handle and report lost and found items.
  • The candidate must respond to guests’ requests for extra supplies or other items.
  • The candidate must provide basic facility information.
  • The candidate will be responsible for picking up debris and emptying trash cans.
  • The candidate must assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
  • The candidate must launder clothing and household linens.
  • The candidate must mend clothing and linens.
  • The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
  • The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
  • The candidate will be responsible for washing the windows, walls, and ceilings.
  • The candidate must clean the changing rooms and showers.
  • The candidate will be responsible for addressing customer complaints or concerns.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
  • The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must have a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate should be client-focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting independently and taking initiative.
  • The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate must have patience.
  • The candidate must be honest.

Work site environment

  • The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

  • The candidate should be able to work in a school or educational institution/establishment that provides instruction and training in various subjects.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must undergo a criminal record check, vulnerable sector check, and child abuse registry check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
  • The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in a sitting position.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods.

Benefits

  • The employer will provide Health, Financial and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Life insurance to help their loved ones manage the financial impact of their death, as well as a Pension plan, which is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income in retirement.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property, and on-site daycare is available to assist employees who require daycare for their children to pursue careers in the federal public service.

How to Apply

Kindly use the given options to submit your application if you are interested.

By email

ittakesavillagesociety@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Letter of recommendation
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