diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
index 7b562bca670..13a3496c609 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 	belt = /obj/item/modular_computer/pda/janitor
 	ears = /obj/item/radio/headset/headset_srv
 	skillchips = list(/obj/item/skillchip/job/janitor)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/access_key)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/janitor/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/human_equipper, visuals_only)
 	. = ..()
@@ -48,11 +49,6 @@
 		backpack_contents += list(/obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver)
 		r_pocket = /obj/item/ammo_box/a357
 
-	var/static/access_key_given = FALSE
-	if(!access_key_given && !visuals_only)
-		access_key_given = TRUE
-		backpack_contents += list(/obj/item/access_key)
-
 /datum/outfit/job/janitor/get_types_to_preload()
 	. = ..()
 	if(check_holidays(GARBAGEDAY))