Job Description
Who We Are
BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at

Summary
Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager the CLEANER performs a variety of specialized cleaning and building maintenance related tasks with emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality service delivery.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Functioning as a core member of the team, the Cleaner must be able to:

Carries out responsibilities to meet Client/Tenant requirements and ensures that cleaning deficiencies are identified to the management team for inclusion in the cleaning program
Clean and supply designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.)
Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors including washroom floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with handheld or walk behind buffing machines. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions)
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment when required
Steam clean or shampoo carpets
Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor
Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required
Window cleaning, including glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach (power washing).
Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites
Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used, reporting any deficiencies to Management team
Stock and maintain supplies/rooms. Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
Make adjustments and minor repairs. Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.
Ensures compliance with corporate and legislated policies, procedures, practices and guidelines related to environmental, health and safety, and fire protection
Represents BGIS SCS in enhancing tenant and customer satisfaction and maintain positive relations
Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities
May be required to work shifts, work on-call/standby and emergency call-out as required
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

Ideally already established in the cleaning business
2 years + experience preferred, however willing to train a suitable candidate
Excellent time management skills/must adhere to tight deadlines/respond quickly to situations
Self-starter, willing to learn, able to work independently
Team player
Good verbal communication and writing skills
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Positive attitude toward all aspects of Environment, Health and Safety
Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) preferred
Knowledge of national and industry codes and standards such as WHMIS

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Must meet security clearance requirements, where applicable
Must have a valid Class G license

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR . Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.