Housekeeper

**Posted**:December 4th, 2024

**Closes**:December 18th, 2024

**Posting #**: 1097

**INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING**

**HOUSEKEEPER**

**PART-TIME PERMANENT**

**CUPE Local 3521**

**OFFICE LOCATION**:Peterborough, Ontario

**START DATE**: ASAP

**WAGE RANGE**:$21.47 - 22.62/hr (includes pay equity adjustments to March 2022)

**HOURS**:15 hours per week.

**POSITION PURPOSE**:
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**The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, tidiness, and overall upkeep of all assigned areas within the building, which consists of three floors accessible only by stairs. This role requires thorough cleaning and sanitization of various spaces, including narrow hallways, to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for clients and staff. The Housekeeper plays a vital role in supporting the organization's mission by providing a clean, organized, and hygienic space that promotes well-being and comfort for all who use the facility.**:
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The Housekeeper is held accountable for cleaning and disinfection two of our facilities within Peterborough, Ontario:

- Establishes cleaning and disinfection schedules for all areas of the buildings in consultation with the Property Manager.
- Completes cleaning and disinfection tasks following YWCA procedures.
- Report items and areas in need of maintenance to the Property Manager.
- Conducts work in accordance with all YWCA health and safety policies and procedures.
- Follows all YWCA policies and procedures including Confidentiality, Health and Safety, and Ethical handling of donations,
- Keep cleaning & disinfection records up-to-date on a weekly or daily basis.
- Assists with housekeeping duties at other YWCA workplace locations when requested by the Property Manager.
- Set priorities for cleaning & disinfection on a daily basis when requested by Property Manager and as agreed by other workplace Supervisors.
- Cleans and disinfects floors, washrooms, kitchen and all other hard surfaces and assigned areas.
- Must understand and work within the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations at YWCA building locations.
- Attend Property team meetings and training workshops (i.e. WHMIS, CPI, Violence Free Workplace) as required
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Property Manager.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Related secondary education and at least one (1) year of related experience or at least three (3) years of related experience.
- Experience in and demonstrated knowledge of the safe use and practice of cleaning and disinfection products and techniques. Current WHMIS certificate an asset.
- Demonstrates knowledge of infection control in office building setting.
- Experience in cleaning offices to meet public health standards_._
- Organize reasonable work routines and carry out regular cleaning and janitorial duties independently. Read, understand and follow instructions for use of cleaning equipment, & chemicals.
- Must be able to work alone and cooperatively with others.
- Must be able to understand and maintain confidentiality.
- Must be committed to doing a thorough job while following policies and procedures.
- Writing skills to complete routine records.
- Clear CPIC with vulnerable sector screening required
- The YWCA Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Valid exemptions pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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**Please submit resume and cover letter in one PDF file by 2:00 pm on December 18**th**, 2024 by visiting our Career Centre**:
**YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Career Centre**:

- Full job description available at the main desk at _YWCA_ Administrative Office,_ _216 _Simcoe_ St., Peterborough_

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The _**_YWCA _**_Peterborough_**_ _**_Haliburton is _**_committed_**_ to equity and_**_ _**_diversity and_**_ encourages_**_ _**_applicants_**_ _**_from_**_ _**_varied backgrounds. We_**_ _**_will _**_accommodate _**_disabilities_**_ _**_in the_**_ _**_recruitment process_**_ _**_in accordance_**_ _**_with_**_ _**_the _**_Ontario Human Rights_**_ _**_Code._**_ _**_Should _**_an_**_ applicant_**_ _**_require_**_ an_**_ accommodation during _**_the_**_ _**_recruitment process, please contact the _**_Human_**_ Resources_**_ Department._