Forthright Properties is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner Job in Canada to support the cleanliness and presentation of its residential properties across Manitoba and Winnipeg. This role is essential in ensuring residents enjoy a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment. The Cleaner will be responsible for maintaining high standards of sanitation in vacant units, occupied buildings, and shared common areas. This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work, are dependable, and can work both independently and as part of a team.
About the Company
Established in 2011, Forthright Properties is a professional and fast-growing property management company with its head office located in Winnipeg. The company manages residential properties throughout Manitoba and Winnipeg, focusing on providing clean, attractive, and well-maintained homes for residents.
Forthright Properties is committed to creating safe and comfortable living spaces while fostering positive relationships with tenants, staff, and contractors. The company values professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail, and it supports employees by promoting safe work practices and teamwork across all departments.
Job Responsibilities
As a Cleaner, your main responsibilities will include:
- Cleaning vacant residential units during turnovers, including kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows, and appliances
- Assisting with month-end cleaning of turnover units
- Cleaning and sanitizing common areas such as hallways, stairwells, lobbies, entrances, and amenity spaces
- Cleaning mechanical and electrical rooms as required
- Emptying trash and recycling bins and ensuring proper waste disposal
- Assisting with exterior garbage pickup when needed
- Replenishing cleaning supplies and reporting inventory needs to the supervisor
- Following health and safety regulations when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Reporting maintenance issues, damage, or unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Team
- Assisting with cleaning during special events or emergency situations such as floods or accidents
- Ensuring secure handling of keys and access to tenant units
- Maintaining positive and professional interactions with tenants, staff, and contractors
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Candidates applying for this position should meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in residential or commercial cleaning preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 lbs
- Comfortable working with cleaning agents
- Willingness to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments
Skills and Key Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Thoroughness and accuracy in cleaning tasks
- Ability to complete tasks efficiently within scheduled time frames
- Polite, professional, and respectful behavior with tenants and visitors
- Dependability, punctuality, and responsibility
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing cleaning needs
- Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and departments
- Commitment to safe work procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment
Work Environment
- Residential buildings and common areas
- Indoor and occasional outdoor work
- Physical tasks including lifting, bending, standing, and walking
- Use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
