Relief Cleaner Jobs

Employment Type: Relief

Department: Real Estate and Property Management

Union: Included (CUPE)

Salary: $22.10/hr

File #: 23-F&A-03

Posting Date: April 19, 2023

Posting Close: May 3, 2023

Dixon Hall is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community’s most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.

Reporting to the Director, Real Estate and Property Management or their designate, the Relief Cleaner is responsible for the general cleaning activities at one or more Dixon Hall program site locations. The Cleaner will also be responsible for routine ground maintenance, including snow removal, minor repairs, and painting, as required. The day-to-day duties of the Relief Cleaner will be supervised by the program manager of the location at which they are working.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general cleaning activities at Dixon Hall locations, including Out of the Cold sites, as directed.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time.
• Work under the guidance of the agency, program policies and procedures, including the Mission, Vision and Values of Dixon Hall.
• Follow all program specific policies, procedures, and best practices for health, safety and infection control.
• Perform routine ground maintenance, including snow removal, minor repairs, and painting, as required.
• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as assigned within the purview of the job description.
• Work safely at all times following Health and Safety policies and procedures, and report any potential hazards, faults, or problems to the Manager or appropriate emergency contact.

Position Qualifications

• Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a “Clear” or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the agency.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients, volunteers, the public and outside contractors in a respectful and professional manner.
• Experience with the safe use of cleaning chemicals and fluids and understand requirements under WHIMS legislation.
• MUST be fully vaccinated (two [2] doses) against COVID-19 with a vaccine that has been approved for use in Canada.
• Able to read and understand basic cleaning instructions and information, including health and safety directives
• Demonstrable skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical repair and be familiar with and able to use such tools as may be required for such maintenance functions.
• Proficiency in using cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrable experience working within a diverse, ethno-racial, multi-lingual community setting.
• Self-motivated and able to complete required tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
• Superior organizational and problem solving abilities; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritize, and take initiative.
• Demonstrable experience in cleaning and maintenance; trained in the procedures and practices of commercial property cleaning and maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written English language skills; fluency in additional languages relevant to the communities of service will be considered an asset.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.

To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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