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Janitor, Casual

@ Chartwells Higher Education

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a casual janitor to keep university buildings clean, safe and orderly. The work covers floor care, washing walls and glass, trash removal and equipment moves, following infection control procedures. Previous custodial experience is an asset, and the posting says full-time.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect and dispose of trash per infection control plans
  • Dust and damp mop floors
  • Clean, sanitize and wash surfaces, walls and windows
  • Strip, scrub, buff and refinish floors, shampoo carpets
  • 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
  • Previous housekeeping or custodial experience is an asset

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-23

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS, BSW

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Job description

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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