Janitor - Day and Evening Shifts

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Compensation: $19.00/hour
Shift: Day 8:00am- 4:30pm; Evening Shift 4:00pm- 12:30am (10% shift premium)

IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America.  IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century.

We are currently seeking energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Janitor.  The ideal candidate for the position is detail-oriented, flexible and willing to take on non-routine cleaning and special projects as the need arises.

You will be responsible for cleaning offices and production areas. This will include but not limited to:

• Perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass
• Clean and service restrooms with mops and disinfectant
• Keep areas neat and tidy; dust furniture and clean surfaces
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, clean the warehouse floor.
• Manage routine upkeep of exterior areas, parking lot
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Recycling cardboard, removing damaged wood into bin, removing trash.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualified candidates must possess:

• 1-year janitorial experience & excellent references are required
• Physically fit and capable of lifting or moving objects up to 35 pounds as necessary
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
• Ability to perform basic computer functions, including navigating a computer, using a mouse and keyboard, and entering or accessing information as required.
• Willingness to work weekends, early mornings or late night shifts
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Capacity to take direction
• Strong attention to detail

Physical/Environment:
Physical Demands:

• Activities: Walking/Standing – 100%
• Lifting: Frequently lift up to 35 lbs.
• Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, crawl and climb.
• Follow PPE requirements including wearing safety glasses and hearing protection at all times when working on the production floor and wearing CSA-approved steel-toe shoes.

Environment:

• Shop/warehouse/office. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.