Housekeeper, Temporary Full Time

Job summary

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly environment by performing tasks such as disinfecting surfaces, vacuuming, and managing linens. They must also ensure safety protocols are followed and respond to emergency cleaning needs as required.

Job details

As one of our Housekeepers you will be responsible for performing light cleaning duties that maintain the establishment in a clean and orderly manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Clean and disinfect areas and items such as washrooms, vents, interior windows, walls, glass, doors, and mirrors * Strip, wash and make beds; collect and fold linen * Damp mop hard floors and auto scrub as needed * Check all primary areas, lobbies, stairwells, elevators/escalators, and mezzanines and clean as required * Vacuum carpeted areas and complete carpet extraction as needed * Remove all garbage from resident rooms and common areas * Maintain confidentiality of all resident and personnel information * Maintain a safe environment at all times (e.g. use of wet floor signs) * Perform duties according to health and safety guidelines * Report all injuries and hazards to the supervisor immediately * Responding to emergency cleanups as required Qualifications: * Previous commercial housekeeping experience in a hotel or remote camp setting is an asset * Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload * Good command of English language, both verbal and written * Ability to follow written and verbal instructions * Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job, including requirements to lift up to 20 pounds Position Requirements: * Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test * Shift: 12hr/Day * Rotation: 14 Days on/14 Days off * Join Union: Local 40 * Approx. End Date: Oct 31, 2026 ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process. The hourly wage for this position is $19 - $21. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

What you’ll do

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly environment by performing tasks such as disinfecting surfaces, vacuuming, and managing linens. They must also ensure safety protocols are followed and respond to emergency cleaning needs as required.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous commercial housekeeping experience and the physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Applicants must be able to follow instructions, possess good English communication skills, and pass a drug and alcohol test.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Housekeeping
• Cleaning
• Disinfecting
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Safety compliance
• Attention to detail
• Employment Equity
• Organizational Skills
• Confidentiality
• English Language
• Time Management

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Consulting
• Trades
• Housekeeper
• Maid / Housekeeping Staff
• Domestic Housekeepers
• Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners