Janitorial Technician (Hybrid Role)

Bayaud Enterprises, Inc.•Quinte West, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Janitorial Technician (Hybrid) is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and dignified environment at the Tamarac Family Emergency Non-Congregate Shelter while assisting with laundry readiness and room turnover for new guest arrivals. This dual-role supports day-to-day sanitation, infection-control practices, supply readiness, and rapid room flipping between family stays in alignment with Tamarac shelter procedures, OSHA and safety expectations, and recognized custodial quality standards.

Requirements

1 year custodial, housekeeping, or janitorial experience required.
Must be able to pass a background check for work with vulnerable populations.
Must be able to obtain ISSA certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience with room turnover in hospitality, shelters, or housing programs preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms, kitchens, common areas, parking lots and residential spaces.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect all assigned areas.
Restock supplies including soap, paper products, and cleaning materials.
Remove trash and recycling, ensuring proper disposal.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry room, including lint trap cleaning, spill cleanup, and daily equipment checks.
Follow all OSHA, ADA, HOST, Tamarac shelter, and infection-control procedures, including high-touch surface disinfection and safe cleaning practices.
Must complete all required training provided by HOST and Bayaud Works.
Safely operate custodial equipment and use approved cleaning chemicals according to training, product labels, SDS guidance, dilution requirements, PPE expectations, and storage procedures.
Prevent cross-contamination by using designated tools and supplies appropriately across restrooms, laundry areas, food/common areas, and guest rooms.
Assist with special cleaning projects, including floor care, deep cleaning, and seasonal tasks.
Maintain accurate logs of cleaning tasks and supply usage.
Participate in routine quality checks, report deficiencies, and complete corrective cleaning actions when areas do not meet shelter cleanliness standards.
Provide excellent customer service to residents and staff.
Support laundry operations as assigned.
Sort, wash, dry, and fold large volumes of laundry including bedding, and towels, as needed.
Operate commercial-grade washers and dryers safely and efficiently.
Track laundry inventory and ensure clean linens are available for staff to use during room turnovers.
Prepare guest rooms for new family arrivals by cleaning, sanitizing, and resetting units after check-out.
Strip and replace linens, restock toiletries, remove waste, clean visible soil, and sanitize high-touch surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment to shelter standards.
Coordinate with facilities and shelter teams to ensure units are flipped efficiently and on schedule.
Report any damages or maintenance needs discovered during the room flipping process.
Escalate biohazard concerns, bodily fluid cleanup needs, pest concerns, or specialized cleaning needs to facilities leadership in accordance with site procedure.
Ensure each flipped room meets trauma-informed and dignified shelter presentation standards.
Respect resident privacy and minimize disruption when working in or around occupied shelter spaces.
Assist with room checks conducted by Shelter Operations team as scheduled.
Other tasks as assigned by the Senior Facilities Manager.