Custodian/Janitor, Full Time

Job summary

The custodian is responsible for maintaining clean and orderly building environments by performing heavy cleaning tasks such as floor care, sanitization, and waste removal. They must also move furniture and equipment as needed to ensure all assigned areas meet safety and hygiene standards.

Job details

As the Custodian/Janitor you will be responsible for keeping buildings clean and orderly, and performing heavy cleaning duties, including cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Stripping and wax floors * Collect and dispose of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans * Dust and damp mops floors following approved procedures * Move equipment and furniture for proper cleaning and place furniture back in correct placement * Clean assigned areas with the use of assigned materials and equipment. Sanitize all surfaces. * Wash walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, and other items to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff * Seek out areas requiring cleaning; take initiative to complete the task * Complete all tasks assigned by supervisor * Strip, scrub, buff and refinish floors, shampoo carpet Qualifications: * 1 year of housekeeping/custodian experience * 2 years' experience, stripping and waxing of floors * WHMIS and BSW Certifications an asset * Good command of English language, both verbal and written * Ability to follow written and verbal instructions * Able to work independently and as part of a team * Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job Position Requirements: * A full and valid Driver's License * Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test * Shift: 12hr/Day * Rotation: 14 Days On/14 Days Off * Local applicants preferred Perks: * Travel and accommodations provided * Overtime after 8hr shift * Benefits after 3 months ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process. The hourly wage for this position is $20 - 20.50. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

What you’ll do

The custodian is responsible for maintaining clean and orderly building environments by performing heavy cleaning tasks such as floor care, sanitization, and waste removal. They must also move furniture and equipment as needed to ensure all assigned areas meet safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of housekeeping experience and two years of experience in floor stripping and waxing. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test are mandatory requirements for this position.

Benefits

• Travel provided
• Accommodations provided
• Overtime pay
• Benefits

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Floor stripping
• Floor waxing
• Sanitization
• Housekeeping
• Janitorial services
• Equipment operation
• Trash disposal
• Infection control
• Time management
• Physical stamina
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Employment Equity
• Furniture Cleaning
• Valid Driver's License
• English Language
• Infection Control
• Proactivity
• Wax

Job areas

• Trades
• Consulting
• Security & Safety
• Custodian/Janitor
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

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