Ottawa Principal Cleaner Position
Company
Psacunion
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$55,224–$62,151 a year
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Join HOLD-PSAC Holdings Ltd as a Principal Cleaner in Ottawa, ON, and lead a dedicated cleaning team in ensuring workplace excellence. Your expertise will drive cleanliness in a busy office environment.
As a full-time Principal Cleaner, you will oversee a group of cleaners in a 12-storey office building, facilitating high cleaning standards while fostering a supportive team culture. With 3-5 years of experience in commercial cleaning and a proven supervisory background, your role is to ensure adherence to cleaning protocols and environmental standards. Your leadership will play a crucial role in creating a safe, clean atmosphere for all staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead daily cleaning operations and provide instructions
• Ensure adherence to cleaning protocols and regulations
• Communicate effectively with team and management
• Implement environmentally responsible cleaning practices
• Train and coach employees on cleaning techniques
Requirements:
• 3-5 years of commercial cleaning experience
• 1-3 years in a supervisory capacity
• Strong reading and comprehension skills
• Knowledge of WHMIS and MSDS regulations
• Commitment to union principles
Your leadership will set the standard for high-quality cleanliness and safety within the PSAC community.
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As a full-time Principal Cleaner, you will oversee a group of cleaners in a 12-storey office building, facilitating high cleaning standards while fostering a supportive team culture. With 3-5 years of experience in commercial cleaning and a proven supervisory background, your role is to ensure adherence to cleaning protocols and environmental standards. Your leadership will play a crucial role in creating a safe, clean atmosphere for all staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead daily cleaning operations and provide instructions
• Ensure adherence to cleaning protocols and regulations
• Communicate effectively with team and management
• Implement environmentally responsible cleaning practices
• Train and coach employees on cleaning techniques
Requirements:
• 3-5 years of commercial cleaning experience
• 1-3 years in a supervisory capacity
• Strong reading and comprehension skills
• Knowledge of WHMIS and MSDS regulations
• Commitment to union principles
Your leadership will set the standard for high-quality cleanliness and safety within the PSAC community.
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