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Polarnorth Janitorial Services; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Polarnorth Janitorial Services in Yellowknife is seeking a full-time janitorial professional to service apartment complexes, offices, malls and healthcare facilities. The role requires 40–48 hours per week with flexible early-morning or evening shifts and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, operating industrial cleaners, washing windows, waste handling, safety checks and supervision of other staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work at multiple locations, outdoors in all weather.

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

Cleaning

Education

WHMIS Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Carpet cleaning machine

Polishing machines

Waxing machine

Steam cleaners

Upholstery cleaning equipment

Snowblower

Job description

Job details

• Salary 23.00 hourly / 40 to 48 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as early as2027-01-01 End date:2029-12-31

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

Experience an asset

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

• All weather conditions

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Equipment

• Carpet cleaning machine
• Polishing machines
• Waxing machine
• Steam cleaners
• Upholstery cleaning equipment
• Snowblower

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-11-22