Team Cleaner

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  • CompanyAamjiwnaang First Nation
  • Job TypeMaintenance
  • Required ExperienceExtensive experience in al aspects of general cleaning, including window treatments
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsHigh School Diploma or equivalent
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline02/06/2026

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Job Description

Position Title: Team Cleaner

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Full Time Permanent

Hours: Monday-Friday 4:00pm – 12:00pm

Posting Closes/Deadline: March 6, 2026

Tenative Interview Dates: March 11-13, 2026

Purpose of the Position:

To maintain and ensure a high standard of cleanliness for Aamjiwnaang First Nation in all public and staff areas in our buildings as part of a team. Team cleaners will clean the following buildings: Seniors Building, Annex, Resource Centre, Public Works, Fieldhouse, Administration (Band Office), Education Centre/Portable, Social Services Building and the Health Centre.

Responsibilities:

Within Aamjiwnaang we have Team Cleaning specialists who are independently deployed in a systematic method and perform assigned cleaning tasks in designated areas based on allotted time. By focusing primarily on one type of work, each Team Cleaning member become more skilled, more effective at the job, and more knowledgeable about proper safety procedures for that job. Each specialist role involves specific tools and tasks, as well as performance standards.

There are four distinct positions within our Team Cleaning (all of Team Cleaners will be trained on each specialized area):

Light-duty Specialist

  • Empties the trash and recycling bins
  • Dusts and disinfects all horizontal surfaces
  • Cleans telephones
  • Spot cleans horizontal and vertical surfaces as needed
  • Picks up paper clips, paper, and pencils from floor
  • Spot-cleans door glass
  • Position trash in a strategic location for the Utility Specialist to pick up and take to the dumpster.

Vacuum Specialist:

  • Vacuum all areas
  • Checks to see if the trash was emptied
  • Removes crumbs, ashes, or other spills on furniture
  • Resposition all furniture correctly
  • Turns out the lights upon completion of the room and secure areas as required.

Restroom Specialist:

  • Empties the garbage
  • Cleans/disinfects and santizes fixtures and mirrors
  • Spot-cleans and disinfects partitions and doors
  • Refills toilet issues and refills all other dispensers
  • Sweeps and mops tile floors
  • Checks all fixtures and makes a note of any damage or burned-out light bulbs to the Team Leader

Utility Specialist:

  • Hauls the trash out of the building that has been accumulated by the other specialists
  • Cleans the brass, blinds, and carpet where needed
  • Mopping floors
  • Does any damp or wet mopping
  • Handles light maintenance and other specialty services

Other:

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Criminal Check (no older than 12 months)
  • Extensive experience in all aspects of general cleaning, including window treatments
  • Strong experience in the use of floor polishing and other cleaning equipment
  • Current G Class Driver’s License and reliable transportation
  • Training in the awareness of cleaning products, their use and ability to use

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
  • Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products (Material Safety Data Sheets)
  • Ability to work cohesively, efficiently and effectively in a team environment, with consideration, respect, honestly, integrity and accountability.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in a team environment and show sensitivity and initiativ, by encouraging and supporting other team members.
  • Good verbal communications and public relation skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Good time management skills and working to deadlines
  • Proficient in the ability to operate cleaning equipment
  • Ability to work flexible working hours and or public holidays.

How to Apply

Other Considerations:

In accordance with Section 16 Special Programs of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Aamjiwnaang Band Members with relevant education/experience (R.S.C 1985, c. h-6, s16 (1-3).

Application Process:

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your resume and cover letter via mail, email, or fax to:

-Aamjiwnaang First Nation

978 Tashmoo Avenue

Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5

Attention: Ashley Fisher, Human Resources Officer

or

[email protected]

or

519-336-0382