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Hospital Housekeeper

Ministry of the Solicitor General -
Hamilton, ON

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Job details

Permanent
$1,095.78–$1,228.46 a week
10 days ago

Qualifications

Writing skills
Workplace safety policies
Unloading
English
Workplace hazardous materials information systems
Cleaning and debris removal
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
Mopping
Vacuum cleaners
Communication skills

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Apply By: Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Hospital Housekeeper

Job ID:

248459

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre

City:

Hamilton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

C50421 - Hospital Housekeeper 1 (B/U) (COR)

Salary:

$1,095.78 - $1,228.46 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre with the Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking an experienced individual to provide full cleaning services at the correctional facility.

Please note that this position will be working afternoon shifts from 13:00 hours to 21:30 hours and is irregular on call, working 0-40 hours per week with the opportunity for overtime.

About the job

Perform physical cleaning services such as operating heavy duty industrial cleaning equipment and platform lifts
Daily supervision of selected inmate helpers/workers to perform cleaning tasks
Maintain premises by cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, dusting offices, corridors, washing woodwork and tilesand other various cleaning related duties utilizing appropriate solutions/methods
Perform general services such as separating recyclable materials and unloading supplies from trucks
Maintain records and security of cleaning supplies and requesting management to order replacement supplies

What you bring to the team

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

You have extensive knowledge of and experience with a variety of cleaning methods as well as use of industrial cleaning equipment (such as floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
You have knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
You have knowledge of workplace health and safety including WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
You can understand and comply with institutional security policies and procedures in order to maintain safety and security of the work area and offender helpers

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You are able to supervise and instruct inmate helpers
You can convey information about the safe use, care and storage of cleaning agents and solvents
You can caution others regarding wet floors, obstructions where cleaning is taking place, and report hazards
You have writing skills to maintain records of cleaning materials and supplies

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You can determine the type of cleaning agent used for various cleaning tasks
You can determine daily priorities
You are able to identify shortages in supplies as well as recognize equipment problems or need for maintenance
You can recognize security and workplace hazards so that corrective action can be prompt

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, September 14, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 165 Barton St E, Hamilton, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4

Category:

Corrections and Enforcement

Posted on:

Friday, August 28, 2026

Note:

About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Employer's policy and will be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.

How to apply:

You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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