Job ID #31379: Housekeeper (PERIODIC) bei City of Hamilton

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #31379: Housekeeper
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description ID #: 1114
  
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on September 10th, 2025. This posting will be used for all temporary and permanent open vacancies between September 10th, 2025 - March 10th, 2026.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
  

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction. Children’s Services & Neighbourhood Development leads, plans and manages city wide early years and child care systems and provide comprehensive evidence based support services to children, families and the community. The division provides leadership, expertise and support for broad based departmental program development, program evaluation and social policy initiatives.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Supervisor, Red Hill Family Centre or Manager, Early Years supports kitchen operations with the washing of snack and meal time dishes. Dusts and cleans high level surfaces, maintains the cleanliness of equipment such as dishwasher, washer and dryer, washes soiled linens used by children. Must work within the guidelines of the Child Care and Early Years Act.

GENERAL DUTIES

May assist the cook in preparing meals and snacks for children.

Assemble bins with proper number of dishes, cups, eating and serving utensils and deliver to classrooms.

Pick up food/bins from classrooms after lunch and return to kitchen.

Wash and disinfect utensils, cups, plates etc by hand and machine.

Wash, disinfect and polish cupboards, fixtures, handrails, door knobs and appliances.

Wash, disinfect and put water treatment in dishwasher.

Store supply orders.

Store hazardous materials in a locked area.

Launder linens, bibs and clothes.

Stock classrooms, washrooms and kitchen with clean linens and clothes.

Set up children's cots for sleep time, store cots after use.

Mix disinfecting chemicals and deliver to classrooms, washrooms and kitchen.

Wash and disinfect children's cots according to schedule.

Disinfect children’s chairs, tables and classroom furniture.

Maintain cleanliness of areas such as laundry room, kitchen sink and floor area

Stock paper and cleaning products in washrooms, laundry room and kitchen areas; check and report supply levels.

Assist in preparation for special events held at the Centre.

Water plants.

Disinfect and dust offices weekly by dusting shelves, cleaning inside window ledges, windowsills and window screens.

Assist with fire drill by blocking roadway with pylon while teacher(s) assist children to cross road.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Previous housekeeping experience related to duties listed above an asset.

2. Demonstrated ability to read, understand written and verbal instructions.

3. Practical experience and skill in kitchen work including preparation of meals and snacks for children in a child care setting.

4. Must possess or be able to obtain Food Handlers Certificate as offered by the Public Health Services within 60 days of employment as well as having WHMIS training.

5. An understanding of young children's needs and parenting.

6. Previous cleaning experience with working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.

7. Demonstrated ability to lift supplies, equipment and to operate cleaning equipment in a safe manner.

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.