Custodian

Polarnorth Janitorial Services; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polarnorth Janitorial Services is seeking an on-site janitorial professional to perform cleaning and maintenance across multiple facilities in the Northwest Territories. The role includes sweeping, mopping, window washing, and safety checks, with supervision of junior staff as needed.

The position requires basic english communication, WHMIS and First Aid familiarity, and the ability to work in varied environments, including healthcare, retail, and office buildings.

Qualifications

• No degree required; experience an asset.
• WHMIS certificate required.
• First Aid certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs.
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse.
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers.
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings.
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment.
• Perform safety and security checks.
• Supervise other workers.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

No degree or certificate

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaners

Carpet cleaning machine

Polishing machines

Waxing machine

Steam cleaners

Upholstery cleaning equipment

Snowblower

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

Experience an asset

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• All weather conditions

WORK SETTING

• Apartment/condominium complex
• Urban area
• Office building
• Various locations
• Commercial building
• Shopping centre or mall
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• Retail service establishment

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform safety and security checks
• Supervise other workers
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Work with minimal supervision
• Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Cleaning

EQUIPMENT

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Polishing machines
• Waxing machine
• Steam cleaners
• Upholstery cleaning equipment
• Snowblower

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

WEIGHT HANDLING

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability