Cleaner (Bilingual Asset - EN/FR) Full-time Job

Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager the CLEANER performs a variety of specialized cleaning and building maintenance related tasks with emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality service delivery. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Functioning as a core member of the team, the Cleaner must be able to:

• Carries out responsibilities to meet Client/Tenant requirements and ensures that cleaning deficiencies are identified to the management team for inclusion in the cleaning program
• Clean and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.)
• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming 
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors including washroom floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or walk behind buffing machines. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions) 
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment when required 
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets 
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor 
• Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required 
• Window cleaning, including glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach (power washing). 
• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites 
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used, reporting any deficiencies to Management team
• Stock and maintain supplies/rooms.  Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions 
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures 
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications 
• Make adjustments and minor repairs.  Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems 
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals. 
• Ensures compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, and fire protection
• Represents BGIS SCS in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintain positive relations
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
• May be required to work shifts, work on-call/standby and emergency call-out as required
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ideally already established in the cleaning business
• 2 years + experience preferred, however willing to train a suitable candidate
• Excellent time management skills/must adhere to tight deadlines/respond quickly to situations
• Self-starter, willing to learn, able to work independently
• Team player
• Good verbal communication and writing skills
• Bilingual (EN/FR) is an Asset
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Positive attitude toward all aspects of Environment, Health and Safety
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) preferred
• Knowledge of national and industry codes and standards such as WHMIS

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Must meet security clearance requirements, where applicable
• Must have a valid Class G license

At BGIS Sustainable Cleaning Solutions, we are dedicated to providing environmentally responsible and high-quality cleaning services. Our mission is to create healthier, cleaner environments for our clients while minimizing our ecological impact. As a leader in sustainable cleaning practices, we prioritize the use of eco-friendly products, innovative cleaning technologies, and energy-efficient methods that align with global environmental standards.