WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

At Dexterra, we create exceptional customer experiences that make our clients shine. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together to turn problems into solutions and challenges into moments of ingenuity.

Because, service matters!

We're looking for a motivated, quality-driven Housekeeper to join our Dexterra team at The University of Ottawa.

Reporting directly to the Housekeeping Manager, the Cleaner will ensure a safe & clean environment,  securing and maintaining tools/equipment used to perform the day to day work and performing other duties as assigned or requested.

DETAILS

• Keep all areas assigned cleaned,  This includes removal of regular waste, washing, dusting, polishing, vacuum cleaning and sweeping as appropriate.
• Abide by established cleaning procedures.
• Operate various cleaning equipment’s, auto scrubber, floor buffer, carpet extractor, vacuum and other machines.
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment/materials are maintained in a safe, clean and efficient working condition.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Understand and follow directions and work within a team environment.
• Identify and report hazards in the workplace.
• Be flexible with changes in the work assignments.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in educational programs and in-service trainings.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Be available in short notice for shift coverage, overtime and being on-call if necessary.
• Periodic Cleaning in multiple buildings over campus
• Complete assigned tasks in a professional and workmanlike manner and close the work orders within time frame given in response time policy.
• Adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related legislation.
• Represent the department with a positive and professional attitude.
• Perform other related duties as required and as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A great attitude!
• At least one (1) year experience in cleaning either in the commercial or hotel/motel fields.
• Able to communicate with supervisor, Client and general public
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workplace Hazardous Materials.
• A civil servant application is required.
• A clear criminal background check is required for this role. 

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

Bilingual French/English (speaking) is an asset. Must be able to read and write in either French or and English

We thank all applicants for considering a career with us; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.