Home and Facility Cleaner

The Position

Under the supervision of the Facility Caretaker & Maintenance Coordinator, the Home and Facility Cleaner is responsible for keeping program facilities clean and in safe working order. This role also includes providing routine, in-home cleaning services for and with participating families. 

The Candidate:

• Clean program facilities on an established schedule. This includes, but is not limited to, the hygienic/deep-cleaning of the kitchen, washrooms, common spaces, offices, and interior/exterior dining areas, and other tasks as assigned. 
• Properly dispose of garbage, recycling and food waste. 
• Ensure amenities are locked when not in use and secured properly. Tidy entrance areas, as needed. 
• Ensure that hand washing supplies such as paper towels and hand soap are readily available at all times in facilities.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
• Inform program staff and participating families about any accidents or damage to facilities that may occur during the normal course of cleaning.
• Sanitary cleaning of all bathrooms, including all fixtures (every cleaning). Vacuuming and mopping all types of flooring (every cleaning).
• Scrub and sanitize all kitchen fixtures and appliances (every cleaning). Families are responsible for routine dishwashing and garbage/recycling/food waste disposal. 
• Sanitary fridge cleaning and appropriate disposal of rotting food (on a schedule). Performing interior window cleanings (on a schedule). Spot cleaning doors and frames, as needed. 
• Assist families with decluttering and organizing the home. This should only happen if/when families consent to this support and if/when they are present to do this alongside the cleaning staff. The Janitor/Cleaner will ask for additional support from other program staff for larger jobs and item disposal.
• Other general cleaning tasks may be approved by the Nation on a case-by-case basis.
• Participate in working groups, meetings, and information sessions internally or with external groups.
• Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:  

• One (1) year of related work experience.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Proven experience in house cleaning.
• Sound knowledge of cleaning supplies and cleaning techniques. The ability to follow instructions.
• The ability to stand for long periods. The ability to adapt to changing schedules.
• Excellent customer service skills. Punctual and reliable
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Attend and complete all required training assignments and courses.
• A Criminal Record Check will be conducted on the successful candidate.