Janitor, Housekeeping Main Complex

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baycrest Hospital seeks a Janitor for casual shifts involving cleaning and maintenance duties within the Environmental Services Department. Responsibilities include carpet cleaning, floor maintenance, waste management, and ensuring a sanitary environment. Ideal candidates should have high school education and prior experience in housekeeping, alongside excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Enrollment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to lift maximum weight (23 kgs).
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans carpets, strips and waxes floors, scrubs tile floors.
• Performs waste management functions and terminal cleaning.
• Adheres to infection control practices and departmental policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

High school completion or equivalent

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

JANITOR

Position Type: Casual

Shift Type: Varies

Hourly Pay Rate: $26.60 - $27.12

Bi-Weekly Hours: Varies

Posting Number: 9035

Date Posted: July 3, 2025

Closing Date: July 14, 2025

The Environmental Services Department consists of Housekeeping, Linen and Laundry, and other Support Services, for our clients in the Hospital.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cleans carpets, including steam cleaning and shampooing
• Strips and waxes floors
• Scrubs and seals tile floors
• Operates auto scrubbers, floor stripping and buffing machine
• Sweeps and mops floors
• Performs waste management functions
• Performs work on a ladder
• Sweeps and cleans the grounds around the campus
• Meeting room and special event setups
• Moves boxes & furniture
• Washes walls & windows
• Terminal cleaning of patient rooms
• General cleaning (including washrooms and main kitchen )
• Adheres to infection control practices, departmental policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current High school completion or equivalent required
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member to accomplish daily tasks
• Ability to lift maximum weight (23 kgs)
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions (i.e. heat or cold when working outdoors)

Additional Benefits:

• % Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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