About Sienci Labs
At Sienci Labs, we build software that empowers people to create, collaborate, and innovate. Our tools are used by a growing community of developers, businesses, and creators around the world. We're a small, fast-moving team that thrives on solving real-world problems through clean code, smart engineering, and a relentless focus on quality.
About the role
We are hiring a dependable and hands-on Workplace Custodian & Facilities Assistant to take primary responsibility for cleaning and caring for our company’s office, kitchen, washrooms, shop, and shared spaces.
The role includes basic maintenance, supply management, workplace organization, and occasional operational support. It would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and well-functioning workplace and who is comfortable handling simple repairs and practical tasks.
Cleaning and custodial responsibilities
- Serve as the company’s primary in-house cleaner
- Clean and sanitize the office, kitchen, washrooms, shop, and common areas
- Empty garbage, recycling, and compost bins, including kitchen waste each workday
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors according to an established schedule
- Clean counters, tables, sinks, appliances, fixtures, doors, windows, and frequently touched surfaces
- Monitor the cleanliness and hygiene of shared food areas
- Check refrigerators regularly and remove expired or abandoned food according to company guidelines
- Restock washroom, kitchen, and cleaning supplies
- Complete scheduled deep-cleaning tasks, including thorough floor cleaning
- Respond to spills, messes, and other cleaning needs during the workday
- Clean and reset spaces after team lunches, meetings, parties, and other events
- Safely use, label, and store cleaning products and equipment
- Maintain cleaning checklists and report sanitation, pest, maintenance, or safety concerns
Basic maintenance and facilities responsibilities
- Change lightbulbs, batteries, and similar replaceable items
- Assemble simple furniture, shelving, and workplace equipment
- Tighten loose handles, hinges, fixtures, and other hardware
- Complete minor touch-ups and straightforward repairs
- Move furniture, supplies, and equipment when needed
- Monitor the condition of the workplace and identify items requiring attention
- Report problems that require a qualified contractor or licensed tradesperson
- Help coordinate access and scheduling for outside service providers
- Keep maintenance tools, supplies, storage areas, and utility spaces organized
- Maintain simple records of completed maintenance and outstanding issues
The role will not be expected to perform licensed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or other specialized work unless the employee is appropriately trained and qualified.
Supplies and workplace organization
- Monitor inventory and help order cleaning, kitchen, workplace, and safety supplies
- Ensure essential items, including gloves, masks, paper products, and cleaning materials, remain stocked
- Receive, unpack, and put away supply deliveries
- Organize tools, materials, storage areas, and shared equipment
- Help develop practical systems for keeping the shop and workplace tidy
- Let the appropriate team member know when supplies need to be reordered or equipment needs repair
Additional support
When primary custodial and facilities duties are complete, the employee may occasionally:
- Help pack or prepare materials
- Assist with other light, hands-on workplace tasks
- Provide general support to the workplace operations team
Schedule
The role will include regular part time hours during the workweek so that shared spaces can be monitored and maintained while the workplace is in use. Some hours may be scheduled outside the normal workday, including occasional evenings and/or weekends, for deeper cleaning or event support.
We will aim to establish a consistent core schedule and provide advance notice of additional shifts whenever possible.
There is potential for the position to become full-time as the role develops. Additional hours are not guaranteed and will depend on company needs, job performance, availability, and mutual interest.
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in professional cleaning, custodial work, housekeeping, building maintenance, or facilities support is preferred
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Willing to take primary ownership of the company’s cleaning needs
- Thorough and attentive to cleanliness, sanitation, and small details
- Proactive and able to notice tasks that require attention
- Comfortable performing basic maintenance and using common hand tools
- Able to recognize when a repair should be handled by a qualified professional
- Organized and able to follow recurring cleaning and maintenance schedules
- Comfortable working in office, kitchen, washroom, and shop environments
- Knowledge of safe cleaning-product handling and workplace safety practices
- Able to communicate clearly about completed work, supplies, and outstanding issues
- Flexible enough to assist with occasional evening, weekend, or event-related work
Physical requirements
This is an active, hands-on position. The successful candidate must be able to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Bend, kneel, reach, climb a step ladder, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks
- Safely use standard cleaning products, tools, and equipment
- Lift, carry, push, or move up to 25–40 pounds
- Work safely in an active shop environment
- Wear required personal protective equipment
What we offer
- Compensation of $18–$23 per hour, depending on experience
- A predictable part-time schedule with some flexibility
- The opportunity to take ownership of an essential company function
- A varied, practical role with both independent and team-based work
- Potential to expand into broader facilities or workplace operations responsibilities
Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What is your availability, including any weekday, evening, or weekend restrictions?
- Please tell us about your relevant cleaning, custodial, maintenance, or facilities experience.
- Please tell us about your experience completing basic repairs or other hands-on tasks.
Work Location: In person
