Caretaker I

Lakehead University; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakehead University in Ontario is seeking a part-time Caretaker to support Residence and Conference Services. The role covers custodial, housekeeping, event setup and basic maintenance to keep spaces clean, safe and welcoming for students, staff, conference guests and visitors.

You will follow established procedures and health and safety standards, report hazards promptly, and assist with tasks ranging from lamp replacements to snow and ice removal as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work and knowledge of custodial practices.
• Reliable with good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including heavy manual work and work at heights.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current WHMIS training or willing to complete during probation.
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related standards.
• Professional image and courteous conduct with staff, students and the public.

Responsibilities

• Participate in setup, movement, maintenance and cleanup of furniture, equipment and conference locations indoors and outdoors based on sheets and work orders.
• Perform housekeeping turnovers for hotel/suite accommodations; complete custodial duties including cleaning, dusting, washing and sanitizing spaces, replenishing supplies and waste disposal.
• Promptly report fire, vandalism, major hazards, repairs, service malfunctions to supervisor or security.
• Perform general building maintenance including replacing lamps, floor care, and assisting with snow/ice removal from entrances and exits.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS and related standards; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Reliability

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

WHMIS training

OHSA familiarity

Professional conduct

Job description

The caretaker, who reports to the Residence Services Manager is responsible for providing support across Residence Services through general maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping duties. This position helps maintain a clean, safe, functional and welcoming environment for students, staff, conference guests and visitors by supporting the day-to-day operation of residence and conference facilities. The Caretaker performs custodial, housekeeping, event setup, and general maintenance tasks while ensuring work is completed in accordance with established procedures, health and safety legislations, and University Standards.

Hours of this shift are as follows:

Saturday and Sunday:8am - 4pm

Responsibilities

• Participate in the setup, movement, maintenance and cleanup of furniture, equipment and conference locations for Residence and Conference Services functions, indoors and outdoors, on and off Campus based on Action Sheets and Work Orders.
• Perform housekeeping turnovers for hotel/suite-style accommodations and complete custodial duties including cleaning, dusting, washing and sanitizing Residence and conference spaces, replenishing supplies, removing refuse and maintaining waste containers and disposal units.
• Promptly report fire, vandalism, major hazards, repairs, alterations, service malfunctions for assignment and other matters of an irregular nature to supervisor or security personnel.
• Perform general building maintenance including replacing burned-out lamps, maintaining floors using appropriate equipment, and assisting with snow and ice removal from assigned entrances and emergency exits.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS Regulation, applicable health and health and safety related legislation and standards and with such workplace practices as outlined by the immediate supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work, including knowledge of recognized custodial practices, safe work habits and techniques.
• Must have a good work record, including reliability, attendance and punctuality.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including heavy manual work, working at heights, and carrying out general maintenance functions and equipment maintenance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have current WHMIS training (or must successfully complete training during trial/probation period) and familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other applicable health and safety legislation and standards.
• Ability to maintain a professional image and deal courteously with staff, students, clients and the general public.

AI may or may not be used for the screening purposes of this role.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity‑deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] ext. 8334 or [e-mail] to make appropriate arrangements.