Caretaker I

Lakehead University; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakehead University is seeking two Caretakers to support Residence Services through general maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, conference guests and visitors by supporting day-to-day operations of residence and conference facilities.

Responsibilities include custodial tasks, event setup, and minor maintenance as well as adherence to OHSA and WHMIS safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work and use of small hand tools.
• Proven good work record, attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet physical demands (lifting, bending, climbing, etc.).
• Experience operating custodial equipment (vacuum, scrubbers, buffers).
• Familiarity with OHSA, WHMIS standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Move and set up furniture and equipment for Residence and Conference Services events.
• Maintain cleanliness in student housing and conference areas.
• Perform housekeeping turnovers for hotel/suite accommodations.
• Clean and sanitize washrooms and replenish supplies.
• Dust and clean furnishings, fixtures, walls, windows and equipment.
• Remove garbage and recycling and maintain waste containers.
• Report hazards to supervisor or Security.
• Assist in maintenance tasks and minor repairs; replace light bulbs.
• Maintain floors (mopping, vacuuming, washing, stripping, waxing).
• Snow/ice removal from entrances and emergency exits.
• Follow OHSA and WHMIS safety practices.

Skills

Custodial work

Punctuality

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

OHSA familiarity

WHMIS training

Driver's license

Professional image

Tools

Wet/dry vacuums

Scrubbers

Buffing machines

Carpet extractors

Auto scrubbers

Job description

This posting has two (2) open positions.

The caretaker, who reports to the Manager of Residence Facilities and Operations, 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 are Mon - Friday; 8am - 4pm

Responsibilities

• Participate in the moving and setup of furniture and equipment for Residence and Conference Services functions on and off Campus based on Work Orders/Banquet Event Orders provided by Residence Operations & Conference Services.
• Clean and Maintain cleanliness standards in student housing
• Complete housekeeping turnovers for Hotel/ Suite style accommodations
• Clean and sanitize washrooms and replenish supplies as required.
• Dust and/or wash furnishings, desks, fixtures, walls, windows, conference equipment etc.
• Remove garbage & recycling from Residence buildings and conference set up locations, clean waste containers and disposal units.
• Promptly report fire, vandalism and other matters of an irregular nature to supervisor or to Security.
• Participate in minor work tasks relative to the maintenance and repair of University buildings, equipment, light bulb replacement and furniture and complete Residence Housekeeping work orders
• Maintain floors by mopping, vacuuming, washing, stripping, waxing and burnishing using appropriate equipment.
• Snow/ice removal from assigned building entrances and emergency exits.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS Regulation related regulations, and all workplace health and safety practices as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work, use of small hand tools.
• Proven good work record, attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects, working off ladders, awkward positions, kneeling, and performing overhead work
• Ability to operate and control a variety of equipment such as wet/dry vacuums, scrubbers, buffing machines, carpet extractors, auto scrubbers, etc.
• General knowledge of recognized practices and safe work habits and techniques employed in custodian work.
• Current WHMIS certification, or ability to successfully complete the required training during the trial/probationary period.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license of the appropriate class, with a good driving record
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and other health and safety related 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.