Overview of Company

Greybrook Realty Partners is a Toronto-headquartered private equity real estate investment firm that invests and actively manages residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across North America. The firm offers investors the unique opportunity to partner alongside leading real estate developers in the development and construction of new real estate assets and value-add investments. Greybrook and its affiliates have invested in over 100 real estate projects in Canada and the United States with over $2 billion in equity deployed and an estimated gross development value of CAD $30 billion.

Overview of Position

The Facilities Assistant plays an important role in maintaining a safe and clean, organized, and welcoming environment for all employees and visitors. This role is responsible for daily cleaning tasks, deep-clean projects, receiving and storing supply inventories, performing minor repairs, and supporting the team in a variety of office-related tasks to support the smooth operation and professional appearance of the office.

Hours of Work and Length of Contract

The Facilities Assistant will work on a part-time or full-time basis, to confirm based on the candidate selected and business needs. This is a 6-month contract with opportunities for extensions.

Responsibilities

• Perform midday and end of day kitchen servicing, including washing and loading dishwashers.
• Clean and replenish coffee machines and supplies.
• Deep clean and sanitization of kitchen appliances (e.g., microwave and fridge) on a regular basis.
• Clean, dust, and sanitize office areas, including desks, chairs, common spaces, kitchen, conference rooms, and reception areas.
• Dust and clean furniture, pictures, blinds, light fixtures, door trim, and other surfaces, including high dusting. Spot clean and wash interior walls, windowsills, and entrance doors.
• Ensure the proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies, adhering to safety protocols at all times. Perform basic maintenance repairs such as changing light bulbs, paint touch ups, furniture upkeep and more.
• Complete weekly cleaning checklists and maintain inventory log of cleaning supplies.
• Handle delivery of kitchen and office supplies and ensure they are stored and ensure that pantry and supply closets are organized at all times.
• Conduct periodic deep cleaning projects, as identified by the business.
• Coordinate with the receptionist to order cleaning supplies as needed.
• Report large maintenance issues to the team to be addressed accordingly.
• Support and assist external contractors when they are on site.
• Support the team with events setup and cleanup as required.
• Participate in furniture move or assembly as needed.
• Any other additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities, preferably in an office/commercial environment.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning chemicals and supplies following the WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to handle and operate cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and floor scrubbers.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Ability to manage time effectively and multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to notice potential issues.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and external contractors.
• Flexible and adaptable.