Caretaker I

Lakehead University; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakehead University invites applications for a Caretaker position reporting to the Residence Services Manager. The role supports general maintenance, cleaning, housekeeping, and event setup to keep residence and conference spaces safe, welcoming, and functional for students, staff, guests and visitors.

This on-campus role requires custodial experience, reliability, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and a valid driver’s license, with adherence to health and safety standards and

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work.
• Good work record with reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• WHMIS training or willingness to complete during probation.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Set up, move, maintain and cleanup furniture and equipment for Residence and Conference Services events.
• Perform housekeeping turnovers and custodial duties including cleaning and sanitizing spaces, restocking supplies, and waste management.
• Report hazards, malfunctions or security concerns to supervisor or security personnel.
• Perform general building maintenance including lamp replacement, floor care, and snow/ice removal at entrances and exits.
• Comply with Occupational Health & Safety Act and university health and safety standards.

Skills

Custodial work

Reliability

Follow instructions

Professional image

Punctuality

Driver's license

WHMIS training

Physical stamina

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.

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.

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.