Job Details
**Career Opportunity at COSTI**
Housekeeper Costi requires a housekeeper for its Ralph Chiodo family immigrant reception center
This is a union contract position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.
(Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm)
**Duties:**
* Cleans and maintains the Centre and grounds as per safety and health regulations.
* Assists in teaching clients how to use the equipment and cleaning products such as washer/dryer, cleaning products, washrooms and bathing facilities.
* Sweeps and washes floors in the hallway, offices, dining area, stairs ways, basement, outside balconies, front entrance etc.
* Cleans and disinfects windows, glass surfaces, appliances, steam table, refrigerator, dryers, washing machines, ashtrays, garbage dispensers, washroom and shower facilities.
* Cleans and disinfects all rooms, offices, classroom and their fixtures.
* Cleans and disinfects kitchen, countertops, serving areas, dining room after every meal and snacks.
* Assists the evening counseling staff with preparing beverages, serving meals and snacks, preparing the dining area and cleaning after each meal.
* Empties and dispenses garbage in offices, rooms, washrooms in appropriate disposal units.
* Replaces and replenishes soap containers, light bulbs, mattress covers and notifies the Operations Manager and management of any needed repairs.
* Carries heavy cleaning supplies, linens, mattresses and equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
* Performs other duties as required: answers telephones, sets up rooms; rearranges furniture; distribute donations, etc.
**Qualifications:**
* A minimum of three (3) years experience in housekeeping in large residential institutions.
* Must have a WHMIS certificate.
* Must be able to carry 50lbs.
* Must have a Safe Food handling Certificate.
* Sensitivity and awareness of working with refugee population.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to speak one of the following languages is an asset: Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Spanish, Amharic, French, Russian, Somali, Tagalog and Tigrinya.
* Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within past 6 months.
* Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
**Location:**
100 Lippincott Street, Toronto **Duration of Position:**
November 18, 2021 June 17, 2022 **Starting Salary Range:**
$37,130 - $39,958 per annum **Posting Date:**
2021-11-01 **Closing Date:**
2021-11-12 **Notes:**
If you are interested, please quote Reference **#196-21**
and send your resume with a covering letter to:
Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
**"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."**
**COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.**