Job description Wall Washer in Canada

Find out what work is like for a wall washer in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Light duty cleaners (NOC 65310).

Light duty cleaners

Description

Light duty cleaners clean lobbies, hallways, offices and rooms of hotels, motels, resorts, hospitals, schools, office buildings and private residences. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, recreational facilities, hospitals and other institutions, building management companies, cleaning service companies and private individuals. Housekeepers perform housekeeping duties in residential, and institutional settings.

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Light duty cleaners have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish floors
  • Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting and area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
  • Make beds, change sheets and distribute clean towels and toiletries
  • Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies
  • Stock linen closets and other supplies' areas
  • Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
  • Clean and disinfect public areas such as changing rooms, showers and elevators
  • Disinfect operating rooms and other hospital areas
  • Pick up debris and empty trash containers
  • Wash windows, walls and ceilings.
  • Report and store lost and found items
  • May provide basic information on facilities
  • May handle complaints.

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 65310), and a list of similar occupations:

  • cleaner
  • hospital cleaner
  • hotel cleaner
  • house cleaner
  • housekeeper
  • housekeeping aide
  • housekeeping room attendant
  • light duty cleaner
  • office cleaner
  • sweeper

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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