Cleaner - Animal Control

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20400

Cleaner - Animal Cntrl
Planning & Economic Development
Licensing & By-Law Services
247 Dartnall Road

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Part-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: Up to 24.00 per week
- GRADE: B
- SALARY/HOUR: $20.940 - $22.761 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Permanent

Job Description ID #: 5070

As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Animal Services/Municipal Law Enforcement provides general cleaning services throughout the shelter including administrative section of the Animal Shelter.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Provides general cleaning services throughout the shelter including administrative section of the Dartnall location Animal Shelter primarily, and occasional cleaning services of the Jones Road location.

Dusts, sweeps and wet mops all floors.

Polishes office and lunchroom floors using electric polisher.

Sweeps, vacuums and maintains cleanliness of carpet runner mats in between commercial attention.

Dusts and cleans all office furniture, including desks, cabinets, tables, chairs, bookshelves, counter tops, etc.

Surface cleans office equipment, including computers, telephones, fax machine and photocopier.

Cleans walls, doors, doorframes, windows and windowsills.

Cleans washroom sinks, urinals, toilet and toilet stalls.

Replaces paper towels and toilet paper.

Refills hand soap dispensers.

Empties all trash receptacles and places waste into garbage pins for pick-up.

Breaks down and sorts cardboard and recyclables appropriately including placing into recycling bins for pick up.

Surface cleans lockers in change rooms.

Cleans shower stalls.

Cleans lunchroom furniture, countertops and appliances.

Washes eating utensils and maintains an organized lunchroom.

Advises supervisor when cleaning supplies and paper goods need to be ordered.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Previous experience related to duties listed above normally acquired by a combination of education and work experience.
- Must experience no allergic reactions to animals, water or chemicals utilized.
- Physically fit, flexible, reliable and demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Previous cleaning experience with working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to lift supplies and equipment and to operate cleaning equipment in a safe manner.
- Must be able to understand and follow written/verbal instructions in performing a variety of tasks within the shelter.

Disclaimer:
**Terms**:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.

The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.

The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.