Position Status: Part Time Available, Hourly, weekend shifts
Hourly Rate: $12.95 – $14.87
Dept: 107
Start Date: ASAP
Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is looking for a team player to join our community as Cleaning Staff for the new John W. Lindsay YMCA!
Our Story
Since 1853 the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth has been connecting Nova Scotians to build healthy communities. As a non-profit charity we provide vital services, including Health, Employment, Childcare/Camps, Immigrant Services, and youth Development.
The John W. Lindsay YMCA is a 70,000 sf. Health, fitness, and aquatic facility projecting to serve between 6500-8000 members annually. Facility amenities include: 12,000 sf. of conditioning space, 4 exercise studios, indoor walking track, natatorium consisting of a 6 lane-25 m pool, hydrotherapy & teaching pool with a moveable floor, community meeting room, and a child & family centre.
The Opportunity
As a Facility cleaner, you play an important role in ensuring our facility is a clean and comfortable space, that offers a positive and safe experience for all participants using our facilities. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is integral to ensure that our facility meets the highest standards of building cleanliness and safety in all program and public areas.
Specifically you will:
Maintain a clean and clutter-free environment in public and program areas of the facility, including fitness centres, change/washrooms, lobby, offices, childcare, aquatics area, and outside parameter of the building
Assist in the overall cleaning and sanitation of the facility, including garbage removal, dusting, sweeping, mopping floors, toilets, windows, vacuuming, disinfecting facility areas and replenishing supplies in washrooms/locker room
Perform laundry related duties, including collection of used towels, loading and unloading of laundry machines, folding towels, and replenishing towels in the adult locker room
Foster a positive, comfortable environment in dealings with staff, volunteers, members, participants, and visitors to the facility. Interact with internal and external contacts in a friendly and welcoming manner
We Offer
In joining the YMCA you will become part of a dedicated network of individuals with great passion for providing a holistic support to the communities in which we serve. In addition, you will receive:
Access to discounted childcare/program rates
Strong work-life balance programs such as individual and family membership options
You Bring
As a Facility Cleaner, you bring:
1-3 Years cleaning experience
Strong working knowledge and certification in WHMIS, or willing to obtain
Proven background in cleaning support to multi-program facility (i.e. fitness, aquatics, etc.) an asset
Strong work ethic and flexibility to work irregular hours
Dedication to safety and quality commitment
Able to work with minimum supervision
Able to handle multiple, competing tasks
Bilingual in French, Arabic, etc. an asset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Successful candidates are required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and valid First Aid and CPR training. Employees are required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training.
Apply Today
We will be accepting applications for these positions until April 16th, 2021 at 4:30pm. We look forward to hearing your story!
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
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