Facility Cleaner

Role Summary

The YMCA of Three Rivers is hiring a full-time, permanent Facility Cleaner for the Guelph YMCA in the Guelph-Wellington Region. This role supports the cleanliness, safety, and overall presentation of the facility while delivering courteous service to participants and members.

Work Schedule

This position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, working Tuesday to Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Pay

The starting wage for this role is $17.60 per hour.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

You will help maintain a clean and welcoming environment across the facility by completing assigned cleaning tasks on a consistent basis. Duties include cleaning showers, washrooms, floors, and other hard surfaces; replenishing soap, paper products, and similar dispensers; keeping cleaning supplies stocked; washing, drying, and restocking towels; and carrying out other assigned tasks. You will also be expected to provide strong customer service in line with YMCA standards, attend training sessions and staff meetings when required, and help uphold the organization’s cleanliness standards through careful attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

This job calls for someone with at least one year of experience in a similar setting and familiarity with a range of cleaning tools and equipment. The successful candidate should be comfortable following direction, working with limited supervision, and contributing positively as part of a team. The role requires a strong commitment to an inclusive workplace, as well as the stamina to handle physically demanding work, including frequent stair climbing, some physical effort, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Having WHMIS certification and current Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED is considered an advantage. Flexibility to support cleaning at the Guelph YMCA is also an asset.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Full-time staff at YMCA of Three Rivers receive a well-being-focused rewards package. This includes 3 weeks of vacation at the start, with the chance to earn additional vacation time as service length increases, and 12 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care that can be used as earned. Bereavement leave is also available. After two consecutive years of employment, full-time employees may join the group pension plan, contributing 5% of gross earnings each pay, matched by the employer; after three consecutive years of full-time service, participation becomes mandatory. Health and wellness benefits begin 3 months after the start date and include prescription drug coverage, basic dental, paramedical services, and vision care. Employees also receive access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a free YMCA membership for themselves and their family, and discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare.

About the Organization

YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization serving communities in Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and the Waterloo Region. Its mission is to help build healthier, more vibrant, and more connected communities by supporting people through programs and services rooted in dignity, respect, and community well-being.

Additional Information

Job offers are conditional on a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Each Vulnerable Sector Check is assessed individually, and any record is considered in relation to the requirements of working with children; having a record does not automatically rule out a candidate. The check must be renewed every three years.

The organization is committed to Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. This includes Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans. The hiring process will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other protected status.

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification, since experience and knowledge can be developed in different ways. Reasonable accommodation will be provided during the hiring process in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, as long as the candidate communicates the need for accommodation.

The organization follows the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws, and uses responsible practices to protect personal information. Due to the high number of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.