Posted 1 hour ago
Custodian/Janitor, Full Time
@ ESS
Smithers, British Columbia
Overview
ESS Canada is hiring a full-time custodian and janitor to keep buildings clean and orderly, including heavy cleaning such as stripping and refinishing floors, shampooing carpets, and washing walls and glass. The role runs a 10-hour day on a 14-days-on, 7-days-off rotation, requires a valid driver's licence and a pass on a drug and alcohol test, and pays $22.00 per hour with overtime after 40 hours per week.
Pay:
$22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize assigned areas and surfaces
- Collect and dispose of trash per infection control plans
- Strip, scrub, buff and refinish floors and shampoo carpets
- Wash walls, windows, furniture and baseboards
- Move furniture and equipment for cleaning
Requirements summary:
- Valid driver's licence
- Good written and verbal English
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job
- Pass a drug and alcohol test
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Hours per week | 70 |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS, BSW |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
ESS
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
As a 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:
- 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
- Driving is required for this position
Qualifications:
- Custodian/janitorial experience in a commercial or camp environment is an asset
- A valid Driver's License
- 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:
- Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
- Shift: 10hr/Day
- Rotation: 14 Days on/ 7 Days off
- Local applicants preferred
Perks:
- Overtime after 40hr/week
- Benefits available after 3 months
- Travel & Accommodations provided
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 $22.00. 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.
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