Work Hours: Varied as needed
Salary: $25.10 per hour (Level 2)
Location: Toronto, OntarioApplication Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025
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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
The Cleaner, Property Services is responsible for general cleaning duties including removing garbage.
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains floor surfaces by sweeping, damp mopping, vacuuming carpet, steam cleaning of carpet, stripping and polishing floors;
- Sweeps and washes floors and stairs in stairwells, hallways, mechanical rooms and storage rooms;
- Cleans and disinfects communal washrooms daily;
- Cleans the elevator and laundry room daily, including lint traps;
- Removes garbage to appropriate areas;
- Assists with moving equipment, supplies and furniture;
- Ensures tasks are performed in compliance with WHMIS and other legislated requirements including the Health and Safety Act;
- Assists in other YWCA buildings when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A generalized education at the high school level;
- 1-3 years directly related experience (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
- Ability to use equipment relevant to the position;
- Knowledge of cleaning products and their use;
- Ability to lift 25 kilograms;
- Experience operating equipment such as buffer, steam cleaner, wet and dry vacuums, floor stripper, and other equipment such as garbage machinery;
- Ability to work independently;
- Completion of WHMIS training;
- Ability to interact in a respectful and professional manner with a diverse community of women and young women within shelter and housing environments;
- Experience working in a residential setting an asset;
- May be required to work in different YWCA locations.
Posting Date: June 9, 2025
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city's largest multi-service women's organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
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