Custodian - Seasonal Contract

Custodian

Job title:	Seasonal Custodian	Starting Rate:	$22.00/hour
Department:	Facilities	Terms of Employment:	Full-Time, Hourly, Seasonal Contract
Reports to:	Hanaa Rawash, Custodian Supervisor	Application deadline:	12:00pm EST on Monday, August 4, 2025
Location:	70 The East Mall 35 & 50 Jutland Rd

 

About Us:

Lush Cosmetics has more than 250 retail stores between Canada and the USA alone, with Manufacturing and Distribution Centers located in both Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON. 

Lush is known worldwide for our unique bath and beauty products, amazing skin and hair care, personalized customer service, and environmental activism and a fun & funky store atmosphere. We are dedicated to the practices of fair-trade sourcing, providing fair wages for our staff, and supporting sustainable communities as well as giving back to organizations that can make a difference through our Charity Pot Program. 

We Offer:

• Inclusive working atmosphere where diversity and individuality are valued and celebrated
• Up to 50% off our products both online and at our retail locations 
• Boot reimbursement after 30 days of active employment for new staff towards CSA approved safety boots (up to $150 CAD)
• Immediate eligibility for our company-wide bonus program
• Team appreciation events
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) 
• A growing, dynamic business where personal development is encouraged 
• Complimentary coffee/tea/water in the employee lunchrooms 
• Gender neutral restrooms and changing rooms

The Role: Seasonal Custodian 

 Reporting to the Custodial Supervisor, the custodian undertakes the following RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining a clean welcoming work environment of all common areas for all staff to enjoy. 
• Complete & sign off on daily logs to show completion of tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas 
• Empty bins when needed and replace bin bags
• Monitor and coordinate waste - using correct recycling processes
• Supporting peers with daily duties and responsibilities while ensuring safety and SOP guidelines are being followed
• Practice safe work and identify any unsafe situations that may arise to the appropriate individuals. Report any damages or equipment breakdowns to the Custodian Manager
• Fluid and flexible to continuous improvement changes within the room/department
• Adhere to company and departmental policies and best practices for quality, cleanliness and health and safety
• Carry out general housekeeping and equipment cleaning duties as required
• Encourage and maintain a positive, respectful, and engaging workplace
• Respect and promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace
• Making subtle improvements that help anticipate and minimize any issues that may arise. 
• Assist with production assistant work in manufacturing rooms if cleaning work is complete*

Manufacturing-Specific Responsibilities (when not performing custodian duties)

• Assist in producing high quality Lush products
• Perform dexterous tasks including but not limited to: Filling, pouring, and pressing product accurately (either manually or with use of department-specific machinery)
• Pack product and correctly label packages
• Keep up with production demands and productivity targets
• Perform physically laborious tasks including but not limited to; loading/pulling skids, pushing racks, carrying bins of product
• Consistently meeting the hourly PPH (Pieces Per Hour) requirements specific to your department

You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Ability to work independently
• Able to do physical work for 8-hour shifts, be on your feet either standing or walking throughout the shift, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Capable of completing physical activities such as bending down, pulling, and pushing throughout the shift
• Ability to read, understand labels and instructions and practice safe use and application of cleaning chemicals and products
• Comfortable with providing and receiving coaching, training, and feedback as needed

Preferred:

• Comfortable navigating technology such as email, spreadsheets, and instant messaging programs 
• Janitorial or housekeeping experience 
• Experience using floor cleaning machines
• Experience using carpet cleaners and steamers
• Knowledge of/experience with ladder safety
• Valid drivers' license 
• Shift work experience
• Able to work occasional holidays, weekends, and overtime, based on the needs of the business

 

Questions? Email us at torontojobs@lush.com

 

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not  designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

At Lush, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal  opportunity for all. We recruit from a variety of employment agencies, community groups, non-profits, and online social and job sites, and in our business practices, strive to  leverage the gift that diversity brings. We welcome diverse candidates to our recruitment process. Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests  for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known. Lush North  America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,  ancestry, differently abled, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial/state jurisdiction. 

 

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