Haliburton Community Housing Corporation is looking for a reliable, hardworking and independent Janitorial Assistant to join our team.

This position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe and welcoming common areas at our two residential housing properties in Haliburton . The successful candidate will work between both buildings.

Schedule: 24 hours per week; specific days and hours to be determined.

What You'll Do

- Clean and maintain lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, common areas and bathrooms.
- Clean HCHC offices and designated common areas.
- Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust and disinfect high-touch surfaces.
- Maintain garbage and recycling areas.
- Complete scheduled deep-cleaning tasks.
- Clean walls and other surfaces as required.
- Clean the range and refrigerator in the common lounge on a quarterly basis.
- Assist with cleaning of unit turnovers.
- Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, damage, leaks, odours or other building issues to management.
- Help maintain a clean and safe environment for tenants, visitors and staff.
- Work independently and follow assigned cleaning schedules.
- Assist with other reasonable janitorial and property-related duties as required.

An Asset

Experience with any of the following is considered an asset:

- Grass cutting and lawn maintenance
- Operating lawn-care equipment
- Snow removal
- Salting/sanding walkways and entrances
- Residential or apartment-building cleaning/maintenance

What We're Looking For

- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Previous janitorial, cleaning, housekeeping or building-maintenance experience is an asset.
- Good communication and organizational skills.




- Professional and respectful when interacting with tenants, staff and visitors.
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable transportation to travel between HCHC's two properties as required.
- Satisfactory police check.
- WHMIS and First Aid/CPR are assets.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position. The successful candidate must be able to safely perform the physical duties associated with routine janitorial and building cleaning, including:

- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Frequently bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching and climbing stairs.
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and cleaning floors and other surfaces.
- Pushing and pulling cleaning carts and equipment.
- Lifting, carrying and moving cleaning supplies, garbage bags and janitorial equipment.
- Reaching and cleaning walls, doors, windowsills and other surfaces.
- Performing repetitive movements such as wiping, scrubbing and sweeping.
- Safely handling and using cleaning products and equipment.
- Working in common areas that may occasionally involve dust, garbage, odours, wet floors or other typical janitorial conditions.
- Working outdoors as required for seasonal duties such as grass cutting, snow removal, salting or sanding, where applicable.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable legislation.

Compensation & Benefits

- $21.00 per hour
- 24 hours per week
- Benefits available following successful completion of the 3-month probationary period , subject to the applicable benefit plan.

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Advantages

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Janitorial Assistant (Central Ontario)
🏢 HCHC
📍 Central Ontario