View Vacancy - Cleaner

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Housekeeper

Roles and responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to;

Event set up for all official events - formal dinners, lunches, breakfasts, receptions, outdoor film nights and outdoor receptions.   This includes setting the formal dining tables and moving lots of furniture for event spaces.

Cleaning responsibilities for the official residence of HC for 20 hours a week- kitchens (x3), living rooms, staff rooms, staff washrooms and main floor washrooms, pool house washrooms and pool area, outdoor sitting areas. Occasionally covering for full time housekeep when needed, including laundry, ironing, guest bedroom cleaning. Additional cleaning duties at DHC residence for 6 hours a week.

Garbage and recycling room maintenance, storage room maintenance, event furniture/supply maintenance

Larger projects are required during less busy times, examples include silver polishing, carpets steamed cleaned and chandeliers dusted.  

Assisting full time staff with duties where required.   Examples include helping chef with dishes and cleaning of commercial kitchen and helping serve at official functions.


 


Language: english

Level of language required: good


Must be physically fit as the job involves heavy lifting and working on feet. Trustworthy, polite, hardworking and self-motivated. Flexibility and being a team player is essential.

Must have the legal status to live and work in Canada.


 

 



 

Desirable: background in hospitality and service experience. Previous experience in a cleaning role.
3 September 2019
S3
Permanent
26
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Canada
Ottawa
British High Commission
1
CAD
$2,166.54
15 October 2019
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and an enriching learning and development opportunities.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.