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Position Type: Casual (This is an on-call position)
Application Deadline: June 27, 2008

The Dr. Peter Centre is an HIV/AIDS day health program and 24-hour care residence. The majority of clients also struggle with a range of concurrent disorders, including substance use and psychiatric diagnoses. The Recreation Therapy department is part of a multidisciplinary team that works in accordance with the principles of self-empowerment, harm reduction and the therapeutic community model.

Position Description:

The Cleaner is responsible for a variety of heavy cleaning duties such as wet mopping, scrubbing, waxing & polishing floors; washing wall, windows and ceilings.

Duties:

• Cleans areas such as floors and stairways by methods such as wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, buffing and polishing.
• Washes areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, air vents and ducts; steam cleans times such as waste receptacles and dietary carts.
• Transports heavy furniture and/or equipment manually and/or using aids such as dollies and carts.
• Clears snow from walkways and building entrances.
• Maintains related equipment by cleaning, lubricating and replacing items such as filter bags and belts.
• Provides relief for Building Maintenance as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to operate related equipment

Qualifications:

• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Building Service Worker Certificate
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Recognized training certification in use of ladders, pressure washing, floor machines and steam cleaners

With your resume, please include a cover letter which details your qualifications, and how your working style and future professional goals match this position. Tell us your story!

We offer a flexible working environment and the opportunity to work with a leading edge group of dedicated professionals to enhance the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS right here in Vancouver.

Please apply to Human Resources at:
1110 Comox Street Vancouver, B. C. V6E 1K5
Fax: (604) 608-4259
e-mail: smunro@drpetercentre.ca
Visit our website www.drpetercentre.ca

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