Casual, on-call, Service Worker I

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Victoria is seeking a diligent janitor to perform routine cleaning and upkeep across campus facilities. The role involves mobility, bending, lifting, and reaching to clean, disinfect, and maintain surfaces, washrooms, and common areas.

You will move furniture and equipment as needed, manage waste disposal, operate cleaning tools, and report any repairs needed to facilities staff while upholding high sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with cleaning in commercial buildings is preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings and facilities.
• Move furniture and equipment as required.
• Clean and maintain all surfaces; washrooms; waste disposal.
• Operate cleaning tools and report repairs as needed.
• Maintain high sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Mop

Vacuum cleaner

Disinfectants

Job description

Performs janitorial work necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings and facilities which involves constant mobility, bending, lifting and reaching. Cleans and maintains all surfaces of furniture, furnishings, floors, walls and other surfaces. Moves furniture and equipment when required. Clears and cleans waste containers and properly disposes material. Cleans glass surfaces not requiring the use of scaffolds or safety devices. Cleans, disinfects and provides supplies for washrooms. Operates all manner of hand and power tools and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment. Requests supplies and materials as required and stores for ready use. Reports furniture, fixtures and other facilities in need of repair. Maintains high standard of cleanliness, sanitation and safety and assists in maintaining security of facilities, in assigned areas. Other related duties as required, including occasional operation of light truck in performance of above duties. Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques used in building cleaning, gained either through on-the-job experience or completion of formal training.