Job ID: 44305

Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate

Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Infrastructure, Planning and Development

Work Location: Various locations. Please see below.

Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Ongoing

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $25.50 - $27.94, TP4007, Wage Grade 3

Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, on an "as required basis"

Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT

Number of Positions Open: 10+

Posting Period: 23-Jan-2024 to 6-FEB-2024

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Webinar topic - Cleaner Heavy Duty Information Session

Interested applicants are recommended to join us at our virtual info session. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the role and working for the City of Toronto, ask questions related to the position, and find out more about the application process.

Date and Time:

Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at 12:00pm

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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:

1. Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities.
2. 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 Driver's 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.

SHIFT INFORMATION: For all programs in the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division, which operate 24 hours a day / seven days a week, part-time employees are required to be available to work all shifts (days, afternoons, overnights and weekends) four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays. Hours of work will be determined based on operational needs

Potential work locations may include:

• Seaton House Portfolio (Seaton House and Junction Place)
• Robertson House Portfolio (Robertson House, Scarborough Village Residence)
• Women's Residence Portfolio (Women's Residence, Fort York Residence, Staybidge Suites and Alexandra Hotel)
• Progress Portfolio (705 Progress Avenue and Traveller's Hostel)
• Family Residence Portfolio (4222 Kingston Road)
• Streets to Homes Portfolio (Streets to Homes Assessment & Referral Center, 51 Lisgar Street)
• Birkdale Residence Portfolio (Birkdale Residence and Downsview Dells)
• 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 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 City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The 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.

Accommodation

The 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.