Housekeeper - 12-Month Part-Time Contract

2 weeks ago


Halifax NS BJ Z, Canada Southwest Properties Full time $20,000 - $32,000 per year

Join Us in Creating the Best Places to Live, Shop, Work & Play

As a Housekeeper, you'll become highly skilled in performing a combination of specialized cleaning duties. This a 3-day/week [Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday] part-time, 12-month contract position. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days, weekends, and holidays.

We believe in going beyond the necessary to create inspiring environments. To us, a building is so much more than just a collection of walls under a single roof. At Southwest, we believe an innovative, exceptional, thoughtfully designed building can inspire great things to happen inside and around it.

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Here's a Few Reasons Why We Love Where We Work

  • Performance Based Bonus Eligibility
  • Customizable Plan Options for Health & Dental Coverage (Single/Family Plan Options)
  • Employee Transit Allowance
  • 4% Matching GRRSP program
  • Employee Health & Wellness Incentive - $300.00 Annual Reimbursement
  • Educational Reimbursement for Eligible Employees/Programs
  • Employee Discount Program - 10% off Southwest Properties Lease
  • Resident & Employee Referral Programs
  • Service Awards & Social Staff Events
  • Charitable Donation Matching Program - $1,000.00 Annually
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day for an Organization of your Choice
  • 2 Personal Days Annually

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What Your Day Will Look Like

As a Housekeeper, you will maintain high standards of presentation and cleanliness for the property, including all common areas.

Hours of Work: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. This a 3-day/week, part-time, 12-month contract position. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days, weekends, and holidays.

Work Location: Any Southwest Properties building.

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What You'll be Responsible For

  • Clean suites, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways; remove all stains and debris.
  • Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
  • Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash & waste to disposal areas.
  • Sweep and scrub, using brooms, mops, and/or powdered scrubbing and waxing machines.
  • Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
  • Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
  • Replace light bulbs in common areas.
  • Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines and iron and fold dried items.
  • Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing & polishing as necessary.
  • Remove debris from parking lots and around complex.
  • Clean carpeted grates.
  • Ensure fitness & entertainment areas are cleaned on a regular basis; wipe down gym equipment.
  • Ensure all pool and hot tub areas are cleaned.
  • Ensure vacant suites are ready for showings and lease ready.
  • Perform rounds of complex on a regular basis to ensure cleanliness of entire complex; escalate issues where appropriate.
  • Seasonally provide light landscaping i.e. raking, garbage removal, and water plant boxes.
  • Ensure barbecue and terrace area (including furniture) is cleaned on a regular basis.
  • Observe precautions required to protect residents and report damage, theft, and found articles to the Assistant Property Manager.
  • Request service repairs as needed.
  • Ensure the highest level of safety standards are adhered to while performing all duties.
  • Keep cleaning supply cart well stocked and tidy.
  • Professional liaise with all residents and employees.
  • Escort contractors around building when Concierge is not available.
  • Maintain all housekeeping equipment and ensure all required tools and equipment are in good working order.

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Your Environment

The Housekeeper will stand and walk for long periods of time, and may encounter occasional heavy lifting. Weather (seasonal duties) is a factor in the completion of your duties.

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What Will Help You Succeed

You don't require all the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish at Southwest, we would love to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate has 1-2 years cleaning experience.

  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to perform with tact and professionalism in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • High level of integrity, dependability, confidentiality, and reliability
  • Ability to interact effectively with all employees and the public
  • Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of quality
  • Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision

Position requires Criminal Records Check Completion.

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People are at the Heart of Everything We Do

Southwest Properties is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team, who values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

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Thank you for your interest in Southwest Properties. Those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

We are a team of individuals who get joy from bringing joy to others.



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