Role overview

The Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining clean buildings, hallways, grounds, and vacant suites on behalf of York Property Management. The Cleaning Associate will be required to work only on weekdays, during the day (40hrs a week guaranteed).
Reporting to the Manager of Resident Experience and working with the Maintenance Technician, the Cleaning Associate will oversee the cleanliness of assigned building(s). The Cleaning Associate will ensure that all operations are conducted in a respectful and responsible way, ensuring that all decisions and actions comply with the relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities 1. Maintain Exterior

Water and tend to plants
Pick up any garbage around the property
Sidewalk salting and snow shoveling
Regularly walk parking garage to check for garbage and debris

2. Maintain Interior

Water plants, ensure lobbies and common areas are cleaned thoroughly
Pick up and discard debris and garbage
Keep cleaning supplies organized and report low stock to manager
Ensure hallways on all floors are cleaned (carpets, tile, etc).
Ensure garbage chutes are operational and chute rooms are clean

3. Clean units to make ready for occupancy

Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub and wax floors
Remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
Empty waste containers
Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
Ensure washrooms are clean
Scrub, wash, and wipe appliances, sinks, and tubs

Core Competencies, Skills, and ExpectationsThe incumbent must exhibit and demonstrate the following Core Competencies:

Accountability
Adaptability
Communication
Teamwork

The incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of effective cleaning practices
Ability to work independently
Time management skills

The incumbent must meet the following company-wide expectations:

Maintain good attendance
Represent York in a responsible, respectful, and professional manner
Work with honesty and integrity
Foster collaboration and open communication with colleagues
Provide exceptional customer service
Participate in all required training and follow set policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality with secure information
Be accountable for your work and strive for improvement

York Property Management (YPM) manages 4,500+ residential apartment suites in Southwestern Ontario. YPM offers a variety of different layouts of suites which accommodate a diverse demographic of young couples, families, students and retirees. The company employs 130+ individuals working at head office, on site, or at various properties managed by YPM.
Our Mission at York Property Management is to work together in a safe, respectful, and friendly environment with effective communication to provide our residents quality service and a comfortable and positive living experience while being environmentally conscious.
Our vision is to create and maintain rental properties that all of our residents are proud to call home.
York Property Management is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds, identities and cultures. Accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process upon request.
Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. We appreciate all applications. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
York Property Management may sometimes employ certain AI technologies to enhance our recruitment processes. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by an actual human to ensure a balanced and fair evaluation process.