Posted 7 days ago
Janitor
@ Chartwells Higher Education
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Overview
Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a full-time Janitor to keep campus buildings clean, orderly and safe. The work includes trash removal, sanitizing, floor care and carpet shampooing. Previous housekeeping or custodian experience is an asset.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and dispose of trash following infection control plans
- Dust and damp mop floors
- Clean, sanitize and wash surfaces, walls and windows
- Strip, scrub, buff and refinish floors and shampoo carpet
- Complete tasks assigned by supervisor
Requirements summary:
- Good command of English, verbal and written
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job
- Housekeeping or custodian experience is an asset
- WHMIS and BSW certifications are an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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 | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS, BSW |
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Chartwells Higher Education
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 218 |
Job Summary
How you will make an impact:
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.
As a Custodian/ Janitor, you will:
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
About you:
Previous housekeeping/custodian experience is an asset
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
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