About the role
Job ID: 60647
Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Infrastructure Plng & Development
Work Location: Various locations. Please see below.
Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Ongoing
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $27.15 - $29.59
S****hift Information: Monday to Sunday, on an "as required basis"
Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
Number of Positions Opens: 10+
Posting Period: 27-Nov-2025 to 11-Dec-2025
Join Us!
If you are interested in learning more about the Part-Time Cleaner Heavy Duty role, you can participate in a virtual TEAMS information session on Friday, December 5th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for the City of Toronto’s Shelter and Support Services Division, as well as the City’s application process.
Please register to participate in the information session using this link:
Major Responsibiltiies:
- Maintains and ensures a high standard of cleanliness with the effective use of supplies, solutions and equipment such as floor and buffing machines, steamers, and vacuums
- Utilzies knowledge of building systems and layout to execute cleaning tasks efficiently
- Adheres to safe work practices
- Cleans and disinfects all types of surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, tables, chairs, beds, and other furniture
- Cleans and disinfects fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, tubs and mirrors Cleans all appliances
- Strips and refinishes all types of hard floor surfaces
- Sets up rooms for shelter resident and staff use
- Receives items delivered and carries/moves items to designated storage areas
- Performs maintenance duties and small repairs such as replacing light bulbs, unplugging drains and toilets, changing A/C filters, furniture repairs etc.
- Shovels snow, salts walkways, uses snow moving equipment such as snow blowers
- Cuts grass using lawn maintenance equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers and ensures parking lots, walkways and other areas are free of all debris
- Maintains supply inventory in designated areas/locations
- Collects and sorts garbage and recyclables and removes to designated areas
- When required, travels to alternate work sites to complete assigned duties
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
-
Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities.
-
Experience in using property maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials or solutions.
You must also have:
- General understanding of operating systems such as fire safety, HVAC, electrical and other mechanical equipment.
- General knowledge of Microsoft applications.
- Knowledge of issues relating to homelessness.
- Ablility to work in a commercial laundry room sorting linen, using industrial equipment
- Ability to maintain co-operative working relationship with other staff, shelter residents, visitors and service contractors.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain records.
- Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
- A valid Ontario Driver's License is an asset.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, days, evenings, nights and weekends.
SHIFT INFORMATION: For all programs in the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division, which operate 24 hours a day / seven days a week, part-time employees are required to be available to work all shifts (days, afternoons, overnights and weekends) four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays. Hours of work will be determined based on operational needs
Potential work locations may include:
-
Seaton House Portfolio (339 George St, Toronto and 731 Runnymede Rd, Toronto)
-
Family Residence (4222 Kingston Rd, Scarborough)
-
Robertson House (291 Sherbourne St, Toronto and 3306 Kingston Road, Scarborough)
-
Women’s Residence Portfolio (674 Dundas St W, 38 Bathurst St, 77 Ryerson Ave, Toronto)
-
Progress Portfolio (705 Progress Ave, Scarborough and 76 Church St, Toronto)
-
Temporary Shelter Portfolio
- Scarborough Women’s Shelter – 20 Milner Business Court, Toronto
- Four Points, Isolation & Recovery Site -2180 Islington Avenue, Etobicoke
- Toronto Plaza – 1677 Wilson Ave, North York
- Staybridge Suites – 3600 Steeles Ave W., Vaughan
- Alexandra Hotel – 77 Ryerson Ave., Toronto
- Other locations operational during the Winter Season
-
Other temporary shelter or motel programs operated by the division.
NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
About City of Toronto
The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture, and strives to build a workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We are committed to building a high performing public service, with strong and effective leaders to enable service excellence, through high engagement and healthy and safe workplaces.
Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.
Toronto Public Service consists of approximately 35,771 employees, providing programs and services to Toronto residents, businesses and visitors. Additionally, the City of Toronto has a number of agencies and corporations including the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Transit Commission, which make up the broader municipal organization.
There are 44 operating divisions and offices providing an extensive level of programs and services. We offer diverse career opportunities across a wide variety of professional, trade, administrative, managerial and other employment roles. The Toronto Public Service has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering citizen-focused services. We are proud to have been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Family Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
Consider joining the award-winning Toronto Public Service and help us make a difference in a great City!
About the role
Job ID: 60647
Job Category: Buildings, Property Operations & Real Estate
Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Infrastructure Plng & Development
Work Location: Various locations. Please see below.
Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Ongoing
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $27.15 - $29.59
S****hift Information: Monday to Sunday, on an "as required basis"
Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
Number of Positions Opens: 10+
Posting Period: 27-Nov-2025 to 11-Dec-2025
Join Us!
If you are interested in learning more about the Part-Time Cleaner Heavy Duty role, you can participate in a virtual TEAMS information session on Friday, December 5th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for the City of Toronto’s Shelter and Support Services Division, as well as the City’s application process.
Please register to participate in the information session using this link:
Major Responsibiltiies:
- Maintains and ensures a high standard of cleanliness with the effective use of supplies, solutions and equipment such as floor and buffing machines, steamers, and vacuums
- Utilzies knowledge of building systems and layout to execute cleaning tasks efficiently
- Adheres to safe work practices
- Cleans and disinfects all types of surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, tables, chairs, beds, and other furniture
- Cleans and disinfects fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, tubs and mirrors Cleans all appliances
- Strips and refinishes all types of hard floor surfaces
- Sets up rooms for shelter resident and staff use
- Receives items delivered and carries/moves items to designated storage areas
- Performs maintenance duties and small repairs such as replacing light bulbs, unplugging drains and toilets, changing A/C filters, furniture repairs etc.
- Shovels snow, salts walkways, uses snow moving equipment such as snow blowers
- Cuts grass using lawn maintenance equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers and ensures parking lots, walkways and other areas are free of all debris
- Maintains supply inventory in designated areas/locations
- Collects and sorts garbage and recyclables and removes to designated areas
- When required, travels to alternate work sites to complete assigned duties
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
-
Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities.
-
Experience in using property maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials or solutions.
You must also have:
- General understanding of operating systems such as fire safety, HVAC, electrical and other mechanical equipment.
- General knowledge of Microsoft applications.
- Knowledge of issues relating to homelessness.
- Ablility to work in a commercial laundry room sorting linen, using industrial equipment
- Ability to maintain co-operative working relationship with other staff, shelter residents, visitors and service contractors.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain records.
- Ability to lift, push, pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
- A valid Ontario Driver's License is an asset.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, days, evenings, nights and weekends.
SHIFT INFORMATION: For all programs in the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division, which operate 24 hours a day / seven days a week, part-time employees are required to be available to work all shifts (days, afternoons, overnights and weekends) four (4) separate days a week, of which two (2) days must include Saturdays & Sundays. Hours of work will be determined based on operational needs
Potential work locations may include:
-
Seaton House Portfolio (339 George St, Toronto and 731 Runnymede Rd, Toronto)
-
Family Residence (4222 Kingston Rd, Scarborough)
-
Robertson House (291 Sherbourne St, Toronto and 3306 Kingston Road, Scarborough)
-
Women’s Residence Portfolio (674 Dundas St W, 38 Bathurst St, 77 Ryerson Ave, Toronto)
-
Progress Portfolio (705 Progress Ave, Scarborough and 76 Church St, Toronto)
-
Temporary Shelter Portfolio
- Scarborough Women’s Shelter – 20 Milner Business Court, Toronto
- Four Points, Isolation & Recovery Site -2180 Islington Avenue, Etobicoke
- Toronto Plaza – 1677 Wilson Ave, North York
- Staybridge Suites – 3600 Steeles Ave W., Vaughan
- Alexandra Hotel – 77 Ryerson Ave., Toronto
- Other locations operational during the Winter Season
-
Other temporary shelter or motel programs operated by the division.
NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
About City of Toronto
The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture, and strives to build a workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We are committed to building a high performing public service, with strong and effective leaders to enable service excellence, through high engagement and healthy and safe workplaces.
Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses.
Toronto Public Service consists of approximately 35,771 employees, providing programs and services to Toronto residents, businesses and visitors. Additionally, the City of Toronto has a number of agencies and corporations including the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Public Library and the Toronto Transit Commission, which make up the broader municipal organization.
There are 44 operating divisions and offices providing an extensive level of programs and services. We offer diverse career opportunities across a wide variety of professional, trade, administrative, managerial and other employment roles. The Toronto Public Service has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering citizen-focused services. We are proud to have been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Family Friendly Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
Consider joining the award-winning Toronto Public Service and help us make a difference in a great City!