Join Us in Creating the Best Places to Live, Shop, Work & Play

As a Housekeeper, you’ll become highly skilled in performing a combination of specialized cleaning duties.

We believe in going beyond the necessary to create inspiring environments. To us, a building is so much more than just a collection of walls under a single roof. At Southwest, we believe an innovative, exceptional, thoughtfully designed building can inspire great things to happen inside and around it.

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Here’s a Few Reasons Why We Love Where We Work

- Customizable Plan Options for Health & Dental Coverage (Single/Family Plan Options)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- 4% Matching GRRSP program
- Annual Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Transit Allowance
- Educational Reimbursement for Eligible Employees/Programs
- Social Events
- Charitable Donation Matching Program
- 1 Paid Volunteer Day for an Organization of your Choice
- 2 Personal Days Annually
- Employee Discount Program

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What Your Day Will Look Like

As a Housekeeper, you will maintain high standards of presentation and cleanliness for the property, including all common areas.

Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. Daytime only. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days, weekends, and holidays.

Work Location: Any Southwest Properties building in Downtown Halifax.

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What You’ll be Responsible For

- Clean suites, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways; remove all stains and debris.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.




- Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash & waste to disposal areas.
- Sweep and scrub, using brooms, mops, and/or powdered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
- Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
- Replace light bulbs in common areas.
- Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines and iron and fold dried items.
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing & polishing as necessary.
- Remove debris from parking lots and around complex.
- Ensure fitness & entertainment areas are cleaned on a regular basis; wipe down gym equipment.
- Ensure all pool and hot tub areas are cleaned.
- Ensure vacant suites are ready for showings and lease ready.
- Perform rounds of complex on a regular basis to ensure cleanliness of entire complex; escalade issues where appropriate.
- Seasonally provide light landscaping i.e. raking, garbage removal, and water plant boxes.
- Ensure barbecue and terrace area (including furniture) is cleaned on a regular basis.
- Observe precautions required to protect residents and report damage, theft, and found articles to the Assistant Property Manager.
- Request service repairs as needed.
- Ensure the highest level of safety standards are adhered to while performing all duties.




- Keep cleaning supply cart well stocked and tidy.
- Professional liaise with all residents and employees.
- Escort contractors around building when Concierge is not available.
- Maintain all housekeeping equipment and ensure all required tools and equipment are in good working order.

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As a Housekeeper, you will stand and walk for long periods of time, and may encounter occasional heavy lifting. Weather (seasonal duties) is a factor in the completion of your duties.

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What Will Help You Succeed

Our ideal candidate has 1-2 years cleaning experience.

- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform with tact and professionalism in a rapid-paced, ever-changing environment
- High level of integrity, dependability, confidentiality, and reliability
- Ability to interact effectively with all employees and the public
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of quality
- Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision

Position requires Criminal Records Check Completion.

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People are at the Heart of Everything We Do

Southwest Properties is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team, who values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

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T hank you for your interest in Southwest Properties. Those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

We are a team of individuals who get joy from bringing joy to others.

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📌 Housekeeper (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Southwest Properties
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality