General Cleaner

**Job Description**: **About MRU**: Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors. Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation. **About the Department of Residence Services**: Mount Royal University’s Residence Services is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive living learning community. We strive to be inclusive, responsive and respectful of the individual. The environment is designed to enhance and develop both the personal growth and academic success of the student and their role as a responsible community member. **About the Role**: Reporting directly to the Housekeeping Coordinator, this position will be responsible for maintaining a clean working and living environment within the Residence Services complexes. The incumbent will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all offices, common areas and hotel rooms throughout the academic year and summer months. Taking direction from the Housekeeping Coordinator, the incumbent will be assigned daily duties that will involve cleaning throughout the entire complex and results must meet the standards defined by the Coordinator. This position requires the climbing of stairs, walking of long distances between the West and East residences and the incumbent must be able to operate all equipment such as mops, floor scrubber and buffers, carpet cleaners etc. **Responsibilities**: **General Cleaning of Common Areas** - Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of all floor surfaces and stairwells. - Emptying garbage and recycling containers, replenishing paper dispensers and cleaning all toilet and bathroom fixtures. - Cleaning all glass materials and ledges including high and low dusting and the periodic cleaning of certain areas including wall washing. - Cleaning common floor surfaces with heavy cleaning equipment and floor scrubbers will be required on a regular basis. **Hotel and Student Room Changeovers** - Servicing hotel and student units on check in/out. This will include bed making and the general cleaning of bedrooms, washrooms, kitchens and living rooms, ensuring that all amenities are in place and in good working condition. - Reporting maintenance issues as needed and must clean rooms to standards set by the housekeeping coordinator in a timely manner. - Taking a team-lead position during our peak conference season (May to August). This will include the inspect ion of hotel units to ensure that acceptable cleaning standards are maintained and that proper chemicals are being used appropriately. **Laundry Room Duties** - Working in the laundry room operating the commercial washer, dryer and dishwasher machines and ironing and folding all linen products. - Clean and organize all houseware kitchen kits and other related items. **Qualifications**: - High School diploma or equivalent. - 18-24 months of experience in housekeeping. **What We Offer**: Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace. Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public. **Salary**: $36,416 -$45,992 per annum **Closing Date**: Oct 11, 2024 **A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one.pdf docume