Caretaker - (Nights) Active Living Zone (Unifor)

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for the Active Living Zone on the night shift. Responsibilities include deep cleaning, floor care, waste management, and basic maintenance across university facilities.

Applicants should have a Grade 12 education and at least one year of related experience, with strong English communication and safety awareness. This full-time, permanent-leaning role operates Friday to Tuesday nights, with additional training and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Grade 12) required.
• Minimum one year practical or position-related experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in student areas, labs, offices, classrooms, lounges, halls, stairs and entrances of building.
• Maintains floor coverings using equipment and maintenance techniques.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets, drapes and furniture.
• Cleans and disinfects washrooms, sinks, toilets, and related fixtures.
• Cleans glass doors and windows; replaces light bulbs and reports malfunctions.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

English communication

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Organization

Customer service

Outdoor work

Safety standards

WHMIS training

Weekend shifts

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma (Grade 12)

Job description

Caretaker - (Nights) Active Living Zone (Unifor)

Caretaker - (Nights) Active Living Zone (Unifor)

Caretaking Services

Operations & Maintenance

Position number: 22052

Date posted: November 9, 2026

Job details

Caretaker - (Nights) Active Living Zone (Unifor)

Term

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: No

Work schedule: 38.75 hours/week (Friday to Tuesaday, 10:00 pm - 6:15 am)

Salary: $21.19 to $24.83 per hour ($42,697.85 to $50,032.45 per annum)

Appointment Dates November 22, 2026 to May 12, 2027

465 hours worked

For more information please contact: Ophelia Morris - [e-mail]

Qualifications

LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma (Grade 12)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one year considerable practical or position related experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must possess a good knowledge of cleaning procedures and grounds maintenance as well as experience in the safe operation and maintenance of equipment used, such as floor polisher, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractors, power scrubber, lawnmower, weed eater, snow blower, etc..
• Must be able to communicate in English verbal and written.
• Must be able to follow verbal, written and diagrammed instruction in English.
• Must be able to communicate and relate well with staff, students, organizers of functions and the public.
• Must be able to work independently or in teams with minimal supervision.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must have good customer service skills
• Must be willing to work outdoors summer and winter.
• Must adhere to all safety standards as established by the Physical Plant department.
• Must be able to successfully complete established job related training programs, such as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), etc.
• Must be available to work shifts including weekends.
• Must maintain satisfactory work record of attendance and punctuality.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically capable of performing the duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform heavy and repetitive lifting, bending, stretching, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to pass required FIT assessment and related safety training.
• Must be able to work in awkward, confined spaces and high locations.

OTHER:

• Regular attendance and punctuality is required.
• Will be required to provide acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Registry checks

Key responsibilities

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• - Maintains a high standard of cleanliness in student areas, labs, offices, classrooms, lounges, halls, stairs and entrances of building.
• - Maintains floor coverings through the use of specialized equipment and maintenance techniques.
• - Vacuums/shampoos carpets, drapes and furniture.
• - Empties waste containers and ash trays and transports waste to pick-up point.
• - Collects recyclable materials and transport same to pick-up point.
• - Cleans and disinfects washrooms, sinks, toilets, stall dividers and urinals daily.
• - Cleans drinking fountains, vanities and mirrors daily.
• - Maintains supplies of towels (linen and paper), soap and washroom tissues.
• - Cleans white boards, chalk boards and chalk board railings.
• - Dusts window sills, desks, shelving, pipes and other fixtures.
• - Cleans glass doors and dividers.
• - Washes walls and windows as required.
• - Replaces burnt out light bulbs and maintains stock of same.
• - Reports malfunctions of lighting system, mechanical equipment and movable screens, etc., to the supervisor.
• - Turns off lights in areas not being occupied.
• - Locks and unlocks entrance doors unless otherwise instructed.
• - Strips and refinishes floors.
• - Recognizes hazardous conditions and reports same to supervisor immediately.
• - Maintains grounds around building.
• - Clears snow and ice at building entrances, stairways, platforms, etc.
• - Sets up tables, chairs, dividers, etc., for examinations, banquets, movies, convocation, registration or other special events according to provided diagrams.
• - Maintains liaison with conference and catering organizers.
• - Cleans mechanical rooms, heat radiators, drains, etc., as assigned by supervisor.
• - Carries out minor maintenance, such as unplugging toilets, replacing glides on chairs and maintaining caretaking equipment (e.g., check/clean machines, filters, vacuum bags, pads, fluid levels, hoses, power cords, batteries, etc.).
• - Records hours of work on work orders and daily time cards.
• - Checks fire extinguishers and fire doors.
• - Moves furniture and other items to and from storage and other areas.
• - Recognizes and reports any hazardous situations to the immediate supervisor.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.