Residential Cleaner

**Status**: Part-time
**Work Site**: Under One Roof
**Department**: Programs & Services Department
**Hours**: 28 hours per week
**Shifts**: Monday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Grid level: Grid Level 10, Step 1
**Wage**: $ 25.95/hour
**Posting Date**: May 8, 2025
**Closing Date**: Open until position is filled

Be part of our inspiring mission-driven team at Squamish Helping Hands Society.

We are a registered charity operating in the Sea to Sky region, based in Squamish. We believe in being part of a community where everyone matters, and where housing and access to food are human rights.

Ultimately, we want to create “a safe and healthy community for all”. We feel we can only do that by meeting people where they are and helping them to create capacity building plans for themselves leading them to where they want to go. We are a community where we believe that everyone has something to contribute, and that consequences help inform our choices.

Squamish Helping Hands Society is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous applicants, all genders, nationalities, and persons with disabilities.

This position requires membership in the Union.

**JOB INFO**:
The Cleaning Staff works along with the participants in the transitionary residences to ensure an acceptable level of cleanliness and care. They report to the Director of Operations.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment and with volunteers.
- Support the cleaning programs set-up by the Outreach team in cooperation with the residents.
- Provide cleaning guidance to the residents and work alongside participants as they clean and organize their rooms.
- Support the cleaning of residents’ rooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
- Support laundry, garbage removal and recycling.
- Perform routine room inspections while supporting the cleaning of rooms, recommend repairs and maintenance to the facility building maintenance team.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to take directions from others and provide guidance as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and maintain appropriate workplace boundaries.
- Knowledge and understanding of hoarding and safe biohazard cleaning methods.
- Involves lifting and carrying heavy boxes, crates, bending, twisting.

**EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Cleaning experience and comfort working within others’ home.
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR.

**WORKING WITH US YOU CAN ENJOY**:

- An amazing, friendly and emotionally intelligent team.
- A great community.
- Free meals on site.
- Casual dress policy.
- A wonderful new facility.