Heavy Duty Cleaner

Our employer partner is a Public Transportation company and currently looking to add an experienced Heavy Duty Cleaner to their team!

Job Overview:

The Heavy Duty Cleaner is responsible for performing intensive cleaning, sanitization, and maintenance duties at various facilities. The role involves operating industrial cleaning equipment, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, handling waste and recycling, and supporting specialized floor care and restoration tasks. This is a temporary, full-time seasonal position running approximately from March to November 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks, including pressure washing, floor scrubbing, polishing, stripping, sealing, carpet shampooing, and washroom sanitization.

• Operate industrial cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, buffers, pressure washers, steam cleaners, vacuums, and carpet-cleaning machines.

• Complete specialized floor restoration and maintenance tasks, including grinding, reconditioning, and sealing surfaces.

• Clean walls, stairs, overhead fixtures, and other assigned areas.

• Conduct routine maintenance of cleaning equipment and monitor, restock, and request cleaning supplies.

• Assist with lifting, moving, and loading or unloading materials and equipment.

• Operate non-revenue vehicles and use scaffolds, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other elevated work platforms when required.

• Collect and dispose of waste and recyclable materials appropriately.

• Complete required forms, records, and maintenance documentation.

• Follow workplace procedures, safety regulations, and operating instructions.

• Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and accessible environment for employees and members of the public.

Qualifications:

• Previous janitorial or commercial cleaning experience is preferred.

• Completion of Grade 8 or equivalent education.

• Valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G driver's licence or higher.

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly.

• Willingness to complete required training in workplace safety, WHMIS, fall protection, scaffold safety, motorized lifting devices, defensive driving, emergency first aid, and other relevant areas.

• Ability to read, understand, and comply with standard operating procedures and workplace policies.

• Ability to learn and follow accessibility, disability accommodation, and human rights requirements.

• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays.

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, moving equipment, and operating heavy-duty cleaning machinery.

We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

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