Cleaner- Permanent

Job Description
The Opportunity
To represent Chartwell Retirement Residences as a Janitor to perform office cleaning

Key Activities
Office Areas

• Remove all litter and debris and vacuum all carpeted areas.
• Dust and clean elevator walls and controls and vacuum and wash elevator tracks.
• Push mop / pick up bag and broom floor and refuse, including lounges, entrance ways, stairways and cafeteria.
• Empty, clean and reline waste receptacles as required.
• Wet mop floors with proper cleaning agent.
• Scrub floors using "walk behind" and/or "ride on" scrubbers.
• Pick up debris from grounds.
• Work in a safe and effective manner in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Washrooms

• Thoroughly wash and disinfect all washroom walls and fixtures including urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, dispensers, waste receptacles, stall partitions, and counters.
• Clean and polish push all washroom push and kick plates, and wet mop floor.
• Clean and stock all toilet paper, hand towel paper, soap dispensers and sanitary dispensers.

Common Areas

• Dust and wash all counters, fronts, walls and doors, furniture,
• Clean and polish all furniture including lounges, tables and chairs, frames, legs and bases.
• Spot clean glass windows and door

Customer Service

• Demonstrate service excellence by consistently delivering timely, quality work and team responsiveness.
• Demonstrate and model professionalism, courtesy, consideration and respect to customers and internal employees.
• Respond in a timely and effective manner to unexpected and immediate needs.
• Consistently uphold and demonstrate safety rules and standards.
• Comply with Employee Handbook, uniform, and grooming standards at all times.

Communication

• Report any special occurrences or discrepancies to Building Operation / Facilities Manager.
• Advise Facilities Manager of any occurrences which may compromise or be damaging to positive customer relations.
• Inform Team Lead of any occurrences which may impede operational efficiency.
• Report damaged equipment or property to Team Lead or Manager.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improving service or operational performance to Team Lead or Facilities Manager.
• Other related service duties or responsibilities may be assigned based on business requirements.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Functional – Office building experience, 1 – 2 years

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with supervisors orally and through written text in order to fulfill work requirements. (Documenting tasks and inspections)
• Must possess a strong attention to detail in order to thoroughly clean facilities and perform duties
• Ability to stay motivated when completing routine tasks
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with minimal supervision
• Exercise judgement and discretion when carrying out duties
• Able to use basic cleaning equipment
• Previous cleaning experience an asset
• Able to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Own transportation

About Us
At Chartwell, we're all about Making People's Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell's commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email or call

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.