Caretaker, Residence

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking a Caretaker for Residence on campus. This front-line role delivers excellent customer service to students and Residence Team members in a dynamic environment. You will perform cleaning, light maintenance, and support duties while following safety procedures.

Shifts include days and weekends with an hourly wage and 1.0 FTE. A Grade 12 diploma is required, and WHMIS certification is an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma is required.
• WHMIS certification is an asset.
• Minimum one year of caretaking/cleaning experience in an institutional setting.
• Experience with cleaning chemicals, power cleaning equipment, and floor waxing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize washrooms, including fixtures and surfaces.
• Maintain cleanliness in common areas, student rooms, and apartments.
• Clean garbage rooms and appliances such as stoves and refrigerators.
• Perform floor care using various equipment (mops, vacuums, scrubbers, waxers).
• Replace light bulbs throughout the facility.
• Coordinate with Protective Services for student lockouts.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 diploma

WHMIS (asset)

Job description

Caretaker, Residence

Summary:

Reporting directly to the Custodial Supervisor, this front-line role plays a key part in delivering excellent customer service within a dynamic residential environment. The Caretaker interacts regularly with students and Residence Team members, often in a setting with shifting priorities, frequent interruptions, and tight deadlines. The ideal candidate is self-driven, proactive, and capable of working effectively both independently and collaboratively. This position requires maintaining high cleaning standards while performing physically demanding tasks and handling cleaning agents and solvents safely.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize washrooms, including all fixtures and surfaces
• Maintain cleanliness in common areas, student rooms, and apartments
• Clean garbage rooms and household appliances such as stoves and refrigerators
• Perform floor care using dry/wet mops, brooms, vacuums, shampooers, auto scrubbers, and floor finishing equipment (stripping, waxing, polishing)
• Replace light bulbs as needed throughout the facility
• Maintain and clean custodial equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Wash walls, windows, and other surfaces as required
• Set up conference rooms for meetings and events
• Shovel snow up to six feet from building entrances to maintain safe access
• Coordinate with Protective Services to assist with student lockouts
• Move Loraas garbage tanks to designated pickup locations
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Accountable to the Consumer Services Team Charter and is aligned with the purpose, vision, and values, and holds themselves and each other accountable to it

Education:

• Grade 12 diploma.
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) certification is considered an asset

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of caretaking and/or cleaning experience in an institutional setting
• Experience working safely with cleaning chemicals, power cleaning equipment, and floor waxing systems is an asset

Skills:

• Proven customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Department: Residence
Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Shifts include days, weekends and/or stat holidays and are subject to change based on business.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.75 - 20.43 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Facility Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/3/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: On Campus

Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.