Light Duty Cleaner – regular part time

**Light Duty Cleaner – regular part time** Join our team of dedicated professionals at the Canadian Helen Keller Centre (CHKC) providing affordable housing, training and intervenor services and supports to adults who are deafblind. Our mission at CHKC is to empower the deafblind community through consumer driven services and opportunities that maximize independence. We value feedback from consumers such as “the day I contacted CHKC for the first time was the best thing I ever did”, and continually strive to exceed expectations. We are looking for a Light Duty Cleaner to join our team who embraces our values of advocacy, respect, collaboration, professionalism and community. **Position Summary** Reporting to the Housing and Facilities Manager, the Light Duty Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility at 422 Willowdale Avenue and 210 Empress Avenue. This position performs routine cleaning and housekeeping duties in offices, washrooms, common areas, meeting rooms, kitchens, and other designated spaces. **Position Responsibilities** **Maintenance:** Assist with monitoring the building including lighting; entryways; and ensuring common spaces are free of obstruction(s) on evenings and weekends. Prepare deficiency reports as required and report any problems to appropriate staff person. Assist with maintaining walkways during the winter (i.e. snow and ice removal). Empty all garbage and recycling bins as required. Ensure maintenance equipment is stored in the appropriate locations. Assist with the cleanup of spills, if required. Assist with set-up and take down for meetings or functions. **Stakeholder Relations:** Alert staff/tenants to potential hazards (i.e. unusual weather conditions). Reinforce information and education of fire safety and evacuation procedures to tenants. Familiarize tenants or visitors with the building, upon request. \* All other duties as assigned **Work Environment** Multi-tasking and prioritizing Exposure to the outdoors High autonomy, with some support from Maintenance Worker Working with chemical cleaning products **Skills and Qualifications** * Entry level experience, with basic knowledge of housekeeping duties. * Basic command of the English language to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. * Competency in American Sign Language, adapted/tactile sign language and other alternative communication methods used by persons who are deafblind an asset. * Demonstrated problem solving skills, with an ability to be creative yet consistent. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. **Wage - $17.95 per hour** **Hours – 10 to 15 hours per week** **Tenure – Regular part time** **How to Apply** Email: recruitment@chkc.org Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on November 20, 2026 CHKC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all protected classes to apply. CHKC values diversity, equity, inclusion an