Caretaker

Employment Solutions - Sault College; Moosonee; On-site; CAD 34,757,000 - 48,751,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation expense reimbursement

Job summary

Northern College in Moosonee, ON is seeking a part-time Caretaker to perform custodial duties across classrooms and common areas. The role emphasizes reliable time management and teamwork to maintain a clean, safe learning environment.

The successful candidate will handle cleaning tasks, basic repairs, and seasonal snow/ice management, with opportunities for professional development and health benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a building caretaker.

Responsibilities

• Dust, washes, and polishes office and classroom furnishings, cleans and disinfects washroom facilities. Replenishes basic classroom and washroom supplies.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors; empty waste baskets and remove trash. Maintain floors through surface cleaning, spray buffing and polishing. Maintain carpets, including minor repairs.
• Shovel snow and manage ice, perform basic grounds maintenance. Operate equipment for above tasks.
• May perform minor repairs to buildings and equipment as appropriate.

Skills

Time management

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Job Title

Caretaker

Location

Moosonee, ON

Job Category

General Labour

Employer

Northern College

Job ID

8205

Closing Date

October 02, 2026

Salary

$ 24.24

Duration

Part Time

What You Will Be Doing

• Dust, washes, and polishes office and classroom furnishings, cleans and disinfects washroom facilities. Replenishes basic classroom and washroom supplies;
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors as appropriate, empty waste baskets and remove trash. Maintain floors through surface cleaning, spray buffing and polishing. Maintain carpets, including performing minor repairs;
• May be required to shovel snow and control ice problems as required. Perform basic grounds maintenance as required. Operate equipment required for the above tasks; and
• May be required to perform minor repairs to buildings and equipment as appropriate.

What Northern Has To Offer

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Relocation expense reimbursement.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal record check.

Required Skills

What you will need to be considered:

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• One (1) year of experience working as a building caretaker.

The successful candidate will be able to manage their time effectively, work both alone and in a team, be punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. The incumbent will have the ability to perform and develop good cleaning methods with knowledge of chemicals and safe workplace practices.

Please note this position qualifies under Northern College’s protocol for hiring in remote regions.

Candidates with relevant experience and who do not meet the education requirements may be given consideration based on relevant equivalent qualifications.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resource Services department at [e-mail] or call us at 705-235-3211 ext. 2136. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer.