Yukon Government Looking for Cleaning Attendant at Watson Lake, YT Full Time

This posting is to fill an Auxiliary on Call position.

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

The position of, Cleaning Attendant, is responsible for maintaining government facilities and surrounding grounds in accordance with standards established by the department. Duties include all aspects of custodial work including floor care, general cleaning and sanitizing, snow clearing, detection and reporting of facility maintenance needs and safety issues as well as other related duties.

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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications listed below; specifically, how your work experience and related duties align with these essential qualifications. (Ensure a month/year to month/year format is used for each work experience. For more information about preparing your resume for a Yukon government posting please refer here. Note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.)

Experience performing light and heavy cleaning duties using janitorial equipment; and

Experience performing minor maintenance in multi-use buildings (i.e., changing light bulbs, unplugging sinks/toilets and replacing ceiling tiles).

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

Ability to adapt to changing priorities;

Good organizational and problem-solving skills;

Reliability, with a good work ethic;

Good communication skills and ability to work in a team or individual environment; and

Ability to recognize and address safety issues;

Conditions of Employment

Obtain RCMP vulnerable sector check before hire.

WHMIS Certificate (to be obtained within 3 months of hire).

Job Requirements

Occasionally working outside in adverse weather conditions,

Mandatory use of personal protective equipment.

Additional Information

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Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Scott MacLean, Area Superintendent, Facilities Management and Regional Services, at [email protected].

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Sneha Iyer, Human Resources Consultant, at [email protected]

Do NOT email resumes to above email addresses. Your application must be submitted through the E-Recruitment system to be considered. Please familiarize yourself early with the system. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

29 November 2021

Close Date

10 December 2021