Cleaning Attendant

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent part-time position working 75 hours in Teslin, Yukon, and may be used to fill auxiliary-on-call and causal positions.

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We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Facilities Management Team. This position is for a Cleaning Attendant that is responsible for maintaining the school in Teslin, Yukon facilities and surrounding grounds in accordance with standards established by the department. Duties include all aspects of custodial work including floor care, general cleaning and sanitizing, snow clearing of exterior doorways, detection and reporting of facility maintenance needs and safety issues as well as other related duties.

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Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Experience performing light and heavy cleaning duties using janitorial equipment;
• Experience performing minor maintenance in multi-use buildings

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities;
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Reliability, with a good work ethic;
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team or individual environment; and
• Ability to recognize and address safety issues;
  

Conditions of Employment

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

• Obtain and maintain RCMP vulnerable sector check security clearance before hire; and
• WHMIS Certificate (to be obtained within 3 months of hire).
  

Job Requirements

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:

• Occasionally working outside in adverse weather conditions,
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment;
• Evening shifts.
  

Additional information

For more information about this position, please contact: Joselito Tobias, Custodial Program Foreperson at joselito.tobias@yukon.ca.

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If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact: Kim Bachelder, at kim.bachelder@yukon.ca