School Janitor (Night)

Job summary

The School Janitor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of school facilities and administration offices. Duties include performing floor care, managing waste, setting up rooms for events, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Job details

Employment Opportunity Job Title: School Janitor (Night) Reporting to: Lead Janitor Employment status: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (6 hour work days) Anticipated Start date: September 28, 2026 Job Summary: The School Janitor (Night) is responsible for performing various janitorial tasks to ensure the administration offices and school facilities are maintained, clean, safe, and sanitary. The individual is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting areas in accordance with established practices and standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Clean all assigned areas of the school in accordance with the established practices and standards; Inspect washrooms and gym locker rooms on a regular basis, ensuring they are always clean; Replenish toilet tissue, paper towel and soap as needed; Sweep and mop floors and stairways; Spot-clean floors and walls as necessary; Clean glass surfaces, windows, and washroom mirrors as necessary; Empty trash cans and other waste containers; Operate industrial cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse; Floor care duties such as stripping, waxing, and buffing; Report any breakdowns, damages, and acts of vandalism to the appropriate supervisor; Prepare and set up rooms for meetings and events and clean-up after the events; Ensure compliance with WHMIS and any other required legislation regarding chemical products; Assist teachers and administration in moving supplies, furniture, and equipment; Other related duties as assigned. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Janitorial experience and training in commercial cleaning procedures First Aid and WHMIS required Highly motivated and ability to work independently Ability to perform a range full range of cleaning and janitorial duties Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form Willingness to work as part of a school support team Salary: $ 34,019 - $40,621 Closing Date: September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidate must provide a current satisfactory criminal record with vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment. Application process: Applications should be submitted electronically through Bamboohr and must include a resume, cover letter, and 3 work related references or by email to [email protected] https://eskasonischoolboard.bamboohr.com/jobs/

What you’ll do

The School Janitor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of school facilities and administration offices. Duties include performing floor care, managing waste, setting up rooms for events, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have experience in commercial cleaning procedures. Additionally, applicants are required to hold First Aid and WHMIS certifications and must be able to pass a criminal record and child abuse registry check.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Janitorial services
• Commercial cleaning
• Floor care
• Stripping and waxing
• Buffing
• Waste management
• Chemical safety
• WHMIS compliance
• First aid
• Equipment maintenance
• Time management
• Communication
• Disinfecting
• Furniture Cleaning
• Self-Motivation
• First Aid
• Polishing
• Commercial Cleaning
• Mopping

Job areas

• Trades
• Education
• Security & Safety
• Night Auditor/Night Manager
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners