(PERMANENT PART-TIME) ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT - HOUSEKEEPING

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences•Whitby, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences seeks an Environmental Support Worker to perform service routines in the Centre. The position entails duties that will need to be performed in the Housekeeping, Laundry/Linen, Waste & Non-Patient Transportation Services departments as an Environmental Support Worker. Typical functions include but are not limited to, disinfection and general cleaning of surfaces, maintenance of floors, processing of soiled and clean linens, delivery of food carts and linen carts, general deliveries and movement of waste throughout organization, maintaining of supplies and stocking of such, as well as other project work as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 or recognized equivalent required
Experience in cleaning methodology is required
Must be willing to work all shifts and weekends as required, including statutory holidays
Sound knowledge of chemicals, methods and standards for cleanliness and sanitation required
Must have knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. WHMIS; familiarity and knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Good communication skills
Ability to maintain good attendance
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the team
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position – walk for extended periods; pushing, pulling and lifting moderately heavy to heavy loads (30 to 50lbs); bending and stretching; climbing on & off equipment
Ability to operate and maintain equipment
Good communication and interpersonal skills – ability to carry out office procedures such as answering the phone, dispatching duties, scheduling pick-up and delivery services, working knowledge of MS Office