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Janitor, Full Time

@ ESS

Terrace, British Columbia

$22.25/hrFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

ESS Canada is hiring a full-time janitor to keep buildings clean and orderly, including floor stripping and waxing, carpet shampooing, and wall and glass washing. The role runs a 12-hour day shift on a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation, with travel and accommodations provided. Pay is $22.25 per hour, rising to $23.25 after November 30, 2026, with overtime after an 8-hour shift and benefits after 3 months.

Pay:

$22.25 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Strip, scrub, buff and refinish floors, shampoo carpets
  • Collect and dispose of trash following infection control plans
  • Clean and sanitize assigned areas and surfaces
  • Wash walls, windows, furniture and baseboards
  • Move equipment and furniture for cleaning

Requirements summary:

  • 1 year housekeeping or custodian experience
  • 2 years floor stripping and waxing experience
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean abstract
  • Pass a drug and alcohol test
  • Good verbal and written English

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, overtime
Work settingClient sites, Plant or factory
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS, BSW
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol, driving record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples

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Job description

As a 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:

  • Stripping and wax floors
  • 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
  • Strip, scrub, buff and refinish floors, shampoo carpet
  • Complete all tasks assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

  • 1 year of housekeeping/custodian experience
  • 2 years' experience, stripping and waxing of floors
  • 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:

  • A full and valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean drivers abstract
  • Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
  • Shift: 12hr/Day
  • Rotation: 14 Days On/14 Days Off
  • Local applicants preferred

Perks:

  • Wage will be increased to $23.25 after Nov 30, 2026
  • Travel and accommodations provided
  • Overtime after 8hr shift
  • Benefits after 3 months

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 $22.25. 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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