Heavy Duty Cleaner
Company
GDI Integrated Facility Services
Location
Montreal, Quebec
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
16 hours ago
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Join the GDI Family!
One provider. One solution. All your facility maintenance services.
GDI provides best in class integrated, high level, facility maintenance services to the United States and Canada. We have more than 30,000 team members who contribute to the success of GDI and our customer’s businesses. With almost a century of facility service experience, state of the art business practices, environmentally friendly processes and supplies and an established global reputation, we offer unrivaled client experience and satisfaction.
General Description
A janitor is generally responsible for the cleaning of all hard floor surfaces and carpets, washrooms, common areas, offices, and the collection and removal of garbage from drop points to a garbage bin. Other responsibilities could be included.
Schedule Hours
Part Time, Weekends
Responsibilities
Sweep, mop, and wash floors, stairs and other surfaces (inside buildings).
Stripping and waxing, steam cleaning carpets and cleaning windows – on request only
Wash windowsills; glass in interior doors, partition, and specified windows.
Wash glass and trim at entrance doors, interior/exterior
- Wash/spot clean interior walls as appropriate daily.
Clean bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily. Standard bathroom procedures are to damp wipe glass surfaces, empty waste baskets, service soap and toilet paper dispensers, dust sills, clean tile walls, shelves, stall partitions, sweep/mop/scrub floors, etc.
Assist the supervisor with any other assistance that requires help from the employee.
Monitors possible defects such as clogged urinals and lights out, and reports to supervisors.
There will be showers, they will have to go between the two buildings (they are across the street from each other).
Collect building trash daily placing it in approved container and place in designated collection area for subsequent removal.
Replace liners in waste baskets and trash containers per specs.
High dusting, wall washing compactors, lifting up to 50lbs, using heavy duty machines, changing garbage.
Requirements
Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team
Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment.
Must have own transportation
Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high levels of energy and endurance.
Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.
GDI Services (Canada) LP is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify GDI Services (Canada) LP if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation GDI Services (Canada) LP will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Facilities Services
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Join the GDI Family!
One provider. One solution. All your facility maintenance services.
GDI provides best in class integrated, high level, facility maintenance services to the United States and Canada. We have more than 30,000 team members who contribute to the success of GDI and our customer’s businesses. With almost a century of facility service experience, state of the art business practices, environmentally friendly processes and supplies and an established global reputation, we offer unrivaled client experience and satisfaction.
General Description
A janitor is generally responsible for the cleaning of all hard floor surfaces and carpets, washrooms, common areas, offices, and the collection and removal of garbage from drop points to a garbage bin. Other responsibilities could be included.
Schedule Hours
Part Time, Weekends
Responsibilities
Sweep, mop, and wash floors, stairs and other surfaces (inside buildings).
Stripping and waxing, steam cleaning carpets and cleaning windows – on request only
Wash windowsills; glass in interior doors, partition, and specified windows.
Wash glass and trim at entrance doors, interior/exterior
- Wash/spot clean interior walls as appropriate daily.
Clean bathrooms and restock paper supplies daily. Standard bathroom procedures are to damp wipe glass surfaces, empty waste baskets, service soap and toilet paper dispensers, dust sills, clean tile walls, shelves, stall partitions, sweep/mop/scrub floors, etc.
Assist the supervisor with any other assistance that requires help from the employee.
Monitors possible defects such as clogged urinals and lights out, and reports to supervisors.
There will be showers, they will have to go between the two buildings (they are across the street from each other).
Collect building trash daily placing it in approved container and place in designated collection area for subsequent removal.
Replace liners in waste baskets and trash containers per specs.
High dusting, wall washing compactors, lifting up to 50lbs, using heavy duty machines, changing garbage.
Requirements
Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team
Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment.
Must have own transportation
Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high levels of energy and endurance.
Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.
GDI Services (Canada) LP is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify GDI Services (Canada) LP if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation GDI Services (Canada) LP will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Facilities Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff in federally regulated workplaces is $17.75 per hour effective January 1, 2026. Ontario sets the provincial rate at $17.20 per hour from October 1, 2025, requiring time-and-a-half pay after 44 hours weekly. Employers must pay this rate to all cleaning staff including part-time and contract workers without exception.
What work permit is required for international applicants seeking cleaning staff jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international applicants need a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with a Labour Market Impact Assessment approved before April 2026. Cleaning staff positions qualify under NOC code 65310 with processing times of 8 weeks for online applications. Permits are issued for up to 2 years and require proof of $15,000 in settlement funds.
What education and experience are required to qualify for cleaning staff jobs in Canada?
As per the Government of Canada, no formal education is mandated for cleaning staff roles but applicants must demonstrate 6 months of paid cleaning experience within the last 2 years. High school completion or equivalent is preferred by 65% of employers in 2026 federal job bank listings. WHMIS certification completed within the prior 12 months is mandatory for chemical handling tasks.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through Service Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, applicants must submit a SIN card, updated resume, and two government-issued photo IDs when applying via the Job Bank portal by March 2026. A valid police record check dated within 6 months and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status are required for hospital and school cleaning contracts. Applications without these documents are rejected within 5 business days.
