Tuija Miettinen, facility cleaner

The best thing about Tuija’s work is the independence and freedom

What is your job title and what are your responsibilities?

I work as a facility cleaner at the head office on Saaristokatu. My tasks include cleaning throughout the property, from central warehouse premises to administrative premises. Some facilities, such as toilets and changing rooms, are cleaned daily, while many are cleaned weekly on a specific day. In addition, there is monthly work, such as dusting and cleaning floor drains.

I am the only full-time facility cleaner on Saaristokatu at the moment. The work starts at 6 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. I work from Monday to Friday.

How long have you been working at Servica and what has your career been like?

I started at Servica on 12 December 2022. I started working at Leväsentie until the site moved to Saaristokatu. At Leväsentie, I was cleaning part of the day at the Kuopio lyceum, Haapaniemi School and the premises of Mestari.

What has your career been like?

We used to have a farm with cows and other cattle. After closing down the farm, I was working as a farm helper. Then I got to work for Posti in early delivery and then in basic delivery. I was working in basic delivery and sorting until spring 2022, and then I started at Servica at the end of the year.

What have you studied and how did you come to work for Servica?

I studied business administration and graduated in spring 2022. In the summer, I was working for a couple of months. At the end of the year, I noticed a job advertisement for Servica, decided to apply and got the job.

I’m currently studying on an apprenticeship to become a facility cleaner. The apprenticeship contract started last year in August and ends this year in December, so the studies last a little more than a year. I got credits for some of the courses from my previous studies, so I don’t have to take all the courses.

What’s the best thing about your job and Servica?

The work is quite independent and free. Some work has to always be done in the morning, but otherwise, I’m free to choose the order in which I do the work throughout the day. In a way, the same work is repeated day after day, but every day has its own story. A regular day job is also a plus.

I have nothing bad to say about Servica, even though every workplace has its own challenges. I’m very happy here. The people who work here are friendly and approachable.

What would you like to say to someone who is considering Servica as an employer?

I would encourage you to apply. If you like cleaning and housekeeping, you’ll have plenty of work to do. It’s a secure job, although, of course, you never know what can happen in the world. The work atmosphere is good and I enjoy working here.