Industrial Cleaning Operators

Job description

These individuals clean industrial equipment to remove production residues. They carry and empty residual hazardous materials. They help with clean up in the event of environmental emergencies (e.g. chemical spills in waterways). They work for industrial cleaning companies.

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Equipment, machinery, tools
Vehicle or passenger compartment
Hazardous chemical
Odours
Nontoxic dust
Humidity
Uncontrolled ambient temperature
Hazardous workplaces

Main tasks

Clean industrial equipment by vacuum pumping or high-pressure water jet.
Keep the working area free of obstacles.
Check the condition of the cleaning equipment.
Read and understand the work order instructions.
Select specialized materials and equipment according to the cleaning task.
Compare information on work orders with information provided by customers.
Communicate with the persons in charge at client companies.
Conduct tests with gas detectors.

Training and requirements

Formation

No specific training

Sometimes required

A Class 5 driver's licence is usually required.
A Class 1 or 3 driver's licence is sometimes required.
A certificate of completion of general health and safety course on construction sites may be required.
An attestation of training in confined space work may be required.
A certification of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) training may be required.

WAP

This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program

Industrial cleaner

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Data collection
Active listening

Abilities

Oral comprehension
Core strength
Static muscle power
Near vision
Manual dexterity

Physical flexibility in extension

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Capacity to establish and maintain interpersonal relations
Critical thinking
Focussed on results
Sense of responsibility
Capacity to adapt
Knowledge of customer and personalized services
Capacity to work in a team
Rigour
Sense of initiative
Sense of observation

Interests

Draft, communicate, and inform
Work in transportation and maintenance
Make, build, install
Work manually
Conduct tests and trials, control processes

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Conventional: People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Specialized cleaners (CNP 65311)

Skill type

Sales and service