Cleaner (2026-231-HHS)
Toronto, ON, Canada
Full Time
Housing & Homelessness Services
Entry Level
| Competition # 2026-231-HHS | Cleaner (2026-231-HHS) |
| Employment Type: | Full Time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy) |
| Work Hours: | 35 hours/week (M-F 9am-5pm) |
| Work Setting: | Exclusively onsite – 185 Cummer Ave, North York, ON |
| Salary: | External B7 - $37,724.80 Internal B8 - $38,494.70 |
| Application Deadline: | June 3, 2026, by 11:59 pm |
| Program Overview – Building Services, Housing & Homelessness Services Building Services is responsible for preventative and emergency maintenance at WoodGreen owned, leased and managed properties, including janitorial, grounds keeping. The program is responsible for preparing residential suites for new occupants; supervising and carrying out upgrades to offices and properties; providing physical support to WoodGreen programs and services as well as ensuring all applicable codes, standards and policies are met and adhered to. |
What You Will Do
- Carry out routine and emergency janitorial work as assigned, including the removal of rubbish, grounds keeping, maintenance of floors and the cleaning of washrooms, stairwells, windows, garbage chute rooms, laundry rooms and elevators.
- Putting the Garbage bins out on scheduled days and in designated areas for pick up by the City of Toronto or a contracted waste management company
- Operate various machinery including garden tractor and floor buffer.
- Cleaning of public facilities and offices.
- Vacuuming and mopping of all assigned areas.
- Heavy lifting of supplies and equipment.
- Ability to respond to emergencies.
- Provide support to other WoodGreen departments.
- Set-up meeting rooms for events.
- Maintain all janitorial equipment used and ensure it is in good working order.
- Carry building keys and assigned cellular phone.
- Ensure all applicable codes, standards and policies are adhered.
What You Bring to the Team
- High School Diploma.
- Experience working as a cleaner in commercial and/or residential sites.
What Will Set You Apart
- Verbal and written proficiency in English with the ability to communicate effectively required.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a day.
- Able to manage keys and security systems.
- Able to operate various janitorial machinery
- Able to follow policies, schedules and directions.
- Experience with mental health/addictions/homeless population is considered a strong asset.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to drive a tractor to move bins
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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