Caretaker

Macaulay Centres for Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Macaulay Centres for Children in Toronto is seeking a part-time, permanent Caretaker to ensure a clean, safe, well-maintained child care facility. The role is 5.5 hours per day from 4pm to 10pm, with immediate start and one vacancy.

Based at Jane St. Child Care Centre, you will perform housekeeping, grounds maintenance, minor repairs and inventory management, while adhering to health and safety standards and CUPE bargaining unit rules.

Qualifications

• Experience as a general handyperson with repairs to buildings.
• Understanding of Toronto Public Health and Ontario Health and Safety requirements.
• WHMIS certification and knowledge of green products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to lift over 20 lbs and use a ladder.
• Strong communication with diverse families and staff.
• Multilingual ability is an asset.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a clean and safe environment in and around the Child Care Centre.
• Maintain the inside of the building, including cleaning, laundry, waste management, and washrooms.
• Maintain outside areas and seasonal maintenance of grounds.
• Keep playgrounds clean and fences/gates in good repair.
• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, equipment and kitchen equipment.
• Follow seasonal maintenance schedule for caretaking equipment.
• Manage inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies.

Skills

General handyperson

Minor repairs

Health & safety knowledge

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Multilingual abilities (asset)

Time management

Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932. www.macaulaycentres.org

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Caretaker

Permanent Part Time

HOURS OF WORK:

5.5 Hours/Day

(4pm - 10pm)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:

1

VACANCY:

Replacement

START DATE/TERM:

Immediate

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, Jane St. Child Care Centre

POSITION SUMMARY:

Establish and maintain a high quality standard of cleanliness and timely maintenance of the child care centre.

This position is currently based at Jane St. Child Care Centre (610 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 4A6)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain a clean and safe environment in and around the Child Care Centre
• Maintain the inside of the building, including but not limited to mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, removing and storage of garbage, washing windows, walls and cleaning and sanitizing washrooms.
• Maintain outside of building and grounds, including but not limited to daily removal of debris and seasonal maintenance such as cleaning eaves troughs, cutting grass and removal of snow and ice surrounding the properties leased or owned by Macaulay.
• Maintain playgrounds clean and free of debris and keep fences and gates maintained in good working order.
• Carry out minor repairs to buildings, equipment and kitchen equipment
• Follow a seasonal maintenance schedule for caretaking equipment
• Manage an appropriate inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies making sure they are stored as required in locked cupboards or containers agreed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a general handyperson with significant experience in minor repairs to buildings, maintenance of large and small machinery
• Understanding and working knowledge of Toronto Public Health and Ontario Health and Safety requirements.
• WHMIS Certified with a general understanding and application of best practices for alternative “green” products and practices
• Able to work independently and as a member of a Child Care Centre team
• Ability to do heavy lifting over 20lbs and use a ladder.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities
• Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language is an asset
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize
• Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check

SALARY:

Caretaker Salary Scale ($23.08/hour ($41, 997 per annum (prorated)) with Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental) and paid time off entitlements (including vacation days & float days (prorated)).

THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

August 18, 2026 - August 24, 2026

DATE POSTED:

August 18, 2026

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request.

Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

4 pm - 10 pm (one unpaid 30 minute break)