Commercial Office Cleaner - Part Time Afternoon Shift (Independent Contractor)

Commercial Office Cleaner - Part Time Afternoon Shift (Independent Contractor)

Work Location: 491 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M5N 1A8

Engagement type: Independent contractor, ongoing

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, noon to 4pm.

Expected hours: 20 per week

About the role

We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented cleaner to maintain the commercial office building at 491 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto.

This is a steady, predictable engagement with regular weeknight hours. The standard you set each day is the standard the property is judged by. We're looking for someone reliable, thorough, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision, during quiet after-hours conditions. You'll report to the property's designated representative.

Please note: there is no on-site parking. Candidates driving to work will need to arrange their own parking. The property is located next to a TTC subway station.

What you'll be doing

  • Daily cleaning of common areas: lobbies, corridors, stairwells, entrance glass and door hardware
  • Cleaning of tenant unit interiors: floors, surfaces, glass, kitchenettes and waste removal, following each unit's access and cleaning instructions
  • Washroom cleaning and restocking — toilets, sinks, mirrors, floors, paper and soap supplies — in both common areas and tenant units
  • Floor care throughout the property: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming; periodic scrubbing and buffing of hard surfaces
  • Garbage and recycling collection from common areas and tenant units, transfer to bins, and keeping refuse rooms and loading areas clean and orderly
  • Entrance and exterior tidy-up: sweeping walkways, clearing litter from the grounds, wiping down railings and signage
  • Spot cleaning of walls, glass, light fixtures, vents and other surfaces on a rotating schedule
  • Keeping janitorial rooms organized and flagging supply needs before they run out
  • Reporting maintenance issues you spot on your rounds — leaks, burnt-out lights, damaged fixtures, graffiti, anything that looks off
  • Securing each unit and the premises properly at the end of each shift (locking up, setting alarms as instructed)
  • Occasional deeper cleaning: carpet cleaning, interior window washing, seasonal entrance and lobby cleaning
  • Other cleaning duties as assigned from time to time

What we're looking for

  • Prior commercial, office, retail, or condominium cleaning experience preferred
  • Comfortable working independently in the evening, managing your own routine across the property without close supervision
  • Trustworthy and discreet — you'll be working alone inside tenant premises after hours, and respect for tenant property and privacy is essential
  • Reliable and punctual — the property depends on a consistent nightly presence
  • Physically able to be on your feet for the full shift, lift up to 30 lbs, and handle mops, vacuums, carts and floor equipment
  • Familiar with safe handling of cleaning chemicals
  • Able to communicate in English
  • Able to invoice monthly as an independent contractor, and responsible for your own taxes

What we offer

  • Steady, predictable weekday hours — fixed shifts
  • Stable, single-site role
  • All cleaning supplies, consumables and equipment provided
  • A direct working relationship with the property's representative — your work is seen and valued

How to apply

Apply directly through Indeed with your resume and a short note about your cleaning experience and evening availability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone screen, followed by an in-person interview.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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