Housekeeping Associate - Heavy Duty Cleaner

Housekeeping Associate - Heavy Duty Cleaner


Company
TDSB Community Services
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$35K–$45K a year
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Company Details

Company Name: NS Vaughan Employer

Industry: Other services (except public administration)

Location: GTA, Ontario

Employment Details

Number of Positions: 3

Working Hours: Sunday - Saturday (Various shifts)

Summary Of Duties
• Cleans and services restrooms
• Sweeps, vacuums, and mops floors and stairways
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish and waste materials by hand or with the use of powered equipment
• Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services
• Dusts such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, door, frames, railing picture frames and windowsills using treated dust mittens, cloths, or hand‑cleaning items
• Polishes furniture, metal work, and chrome using appropriate cleaning and polishing compounds
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, mirror, and fixtures using both step and extension ladders
• Cleans grounds and parking lots of litter, glass, or other debris
• Loads and unloads supplies, and moves heavy furniture and equipment using dollies, handcarts, or power equipment
• Replaces light bulbs and fuses
• May perform ground maintenance including removal of snow from front entrances, salting front entrances
• Assists in the moving of garbage bins when needed
• Maintains and cleans compactor room
• Performs related work as assigned in relation to the needs of the building

Qualifications

Have knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment of the janitorial service

Have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules

Have knowledge of the proper use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides

Have the ability to follow instructions
• Ability to operate and use janitorial tools, equipment, and supplies such as floor buffers, vacuum cleaners, and cleaning compounds and solutions
• Have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations
• Have knowledge of building and property security procedures
• Have the ability to explain instructions and guidelines to others effectively
• Have the ability to train and assign work to employees
• Have the ability to prioritize the work of others

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Ontario starting January 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the minimum wage for security guards in Ontario is CAD 17.50 per hour effective January 1 2026. Security guards receive 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked beyond 44 in a week.
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As per the Government of Canada, security guards in Alberta are limited to 12 hours per day and 60 hours per week maximum. They must receive at least 8 consecutive hours of rest between shifts and 24 hours off every 7 days.
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