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Established in 2011 and located in Winnipeg, MB, Forthright Properties is a professionally managed, family-owned company. A rapidly growing and expanding portfolio of properties allows us to meet our goal; to provide you with a modern, affordable place to call home.
The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation throughout assigned residential units and common areas of the properties. This includes turnovers, routine in-suite cleaning, and maintaining cleanliness in hallways, stairwells, lobbies and amenity spaces.
This role will work Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with opportunities for overtime.
Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning duties in vacant units, including kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows and appliances, assist with month-end cleaning of turnover units.
- Clean and sanitize common areas including hallways, stairwells, lobbies and entrances, mechanical and electrical rooms.
- Empty trash and recycling bins and ensure proper disposal of waste, assist with exterior garbage pickup.
- Replenish cleaning supplies and notify the supervisor of inventory needs.
- Follow health and safety regulations and procedures when handling cleaning supplies and chemicals.
- Report maintenance issues, damage or unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Team.
- Assist with cleaning for special events or emergency situations (e.g. floods, accidents).
- Ensure secure handling of keys and entry to tenant units when applicable.
- Maintain positive interactions with tenants, staff, and contractors.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Key competencies
- Thorough and accurate in cleaning tasks
- Efficient in completing tasks within scheduled time frames.
- Polite and professional with tenants and visitors.
- Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
- Takes proactive steps to identify and address cleaning needs.
- Works cooperatively with other staff and departments.
- Follows safe work procedures, and uses personal protective equipment as required.
Qualifications and experience
- A valid, unrestricted Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and reliable vehicle is required
- Clear Criminal Record is required
- Previous experience in residential or commercial cleaning
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Comfortable using cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 lbs
- Good communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills as well as professionalism in dealing with tenants
What We Offer:
- Employee benefits plan with extended health, dental and vision coverage, including family coverage
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Company cellphone
- RRSP/DPSP program, with eligibility after probationary period has been completed
