Housekeeper

**Join the Y Health + Fitness Team**
Be the Spark Join our passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. YMCA of
Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada,
offers settlement services to newcomers to Canada, operates 2 overnight camps and 16 Health & Fitness
branches across Southwestern Ontario, and we have been making a positive difference in the
communities we serve for over 50 years

**Position: Housekeeper**
**Location**:Chatham - Kent YMCA 101 Courthouse Lane, Chatham ON N7L 0B5

**Start Date**:Immediately

**Salary**:$15.50/hour

**As part of your total compensation**:

- Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on

YMCA childcare and camp programs
- Access vacation entitlement, applicable with position and contract length.
- Benefits package and Pension applicable with position/contract length
- Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed.
- Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

**In this role, you will**:

- Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values
- Act as a YMCA ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values in your daily work.
- Carry out all cleaning tasks as assigned in members’ space, back-of-house spaces and exterior
- spaces.- Identify efficient methods and products to be used while carrying out routine cleaning tasks to
- ensure desired results.- Physical requirements related to lifting weight in excess of 20 pounds, i.e., furniture to access
- areas that are not cleaned regularly, clutter, garbage removal, etc.- Consistently work towards meeting and exceeding standards as defined by the YMCA: Priority
- S.A.M. evaluation program.- Operation of vacuums, floor polishers, and regular use of various chemical cleaning agents.
- Cleaning responsibilities are limited primarily to indoors, however, cleaners are expected to
- assist with outdoor seasonal tasks, garbage removal and grounds keeping duties as required.- Incumbent is required to be highly mobile, must be circulating throughout building, little time to
- rest.- Majority of the job is done while standing.
- Any Duties assigned to you by your supervisor.

**Education and Skills Qualifications**:

- Current Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check (less than 6 months old)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Able to read and follow written cleaning and safety standards to complete assigned duties to
- the quality level established.- Cleaning experience in a recreational service facility is an asset.
- Basic computer knowledge is an asset.
- WHMIS certified.
- Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of

employment for all staff and volunteers.

**Why The Y?**

The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy
communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are
committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized
by Forbes as one of Canada’s Top Employers. We offer meaningful employment and
the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.

**To Apply**:

- We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.

NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all
stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who
may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and
uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its
associated standards and regulations.