Housekeeping Lead Hand

Working Title: Housekeeping Lead Hand
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: 21.38
Address: 8601 16th ave Burnaby BC v3n 0g1
New Hire Schedule: Varies

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Job Summary

Supervises the work activities of housekeepers to ensure the overall cleanliness of the facility. This position will also take periodic inventories, screen applicants, train new employees and recommend dismissal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help organize projects under the direction of the Supervisor(s) or Manager
• Order, monitor and receive housekeeping supplies according to weekly quota sheets.
• Clean and maintain areas such as floors, stairways, and carpets by performing tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, shampooing, dry/wet mopping, auto scrubbing, and floor refinishing which includes stripping, sealing, floor finish application and polishing.

• Attend in-services, departmental meetings, and education programs such as WHMIS, Standard Precautions, and Infection Control as required to keep current with housekeeping technology, practices, safety issues, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain related equipment by cleaning, lubricating and replacing items such as filters, vacuum bags and belts. Reports any noticeable maintenance problems or safety hazards to Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Follow required cleaning procedures for terminal and isolation cleaning and hazardous spills. Completes task sheets and /or discusses any concerns, issues with immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

Do you have what it takes to be one of our Housekeeping Lead Hands? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• 2 years of housekeeping experience and/or training in custodial work is required.
• 1 year of experience in leading or supervising the activities of other staff preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to lead and train a team.
• Calm and clear thinking ability to handle problems or crisis in a highly professional manner.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Perform work well with accuracy, speed and attention to detail.
• Able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Clear and thorough communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions thoroughly and work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job, including requirements to lift up to 20 pounds.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.