Cleaner, Casual (10 Positions Available)

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

EFAP

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Brock University in Canada is seeking a Casual Cleaner to support Custodial Services. The role requires availability for a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and overnights, with potential for future full-time opportunities.

Responsibilities include cleaning all areas, waste management, sanitizing washrooms, floor care with ride-on and walk-behind machines, equipment maintenance, and assisting with event setups. A Grade 12 diploma and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs and safely operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret job routines, product directions, and equipment instructions.
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation and work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with staff and visitors.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills and courteous interactions.
• Previous custodial-related work experience is an asset.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wash, dust, vacuum and mop assigned areas.
• Empty and reline waste containers.
• Clean and disinfect washrooms and restock supplies.
• Strip, wax, and polish floors using ride-on and walk-behind machines.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and maintain equipment.
• Report damaged equipment or property promptly.
• Assist with event set-ups and tear-downs of furniture/equipment.

Skills

A Grade 12 diploma

Physical ability

Read and interpret docs

Flexibility

Communication skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Custodial experience (asset)

Basic computer skills

Education

A Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ride-on floor scrubbers

Walk-behind floor scrubbers

Pressure washers

Carpet extractors

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: October 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE1295 (Employee Group) Please note: This is an ongoing casual position.

About the Role

Reporting to the Custodial Supervisor, a Casual Cleaner must be available to work various scheduled shifts that include days, afternoons, weekends and midnights to support the operational needs of Custodial Services. These casual positions provide future opportunities for full-time, permanent positions. As a Casual Cleaner, you may be scheduled 40 hours per week, when required.

The Casual Cleaner will: Clean, wash, dust, vacuum and mop both dry and wet areas of the University (walls, floors, carpets, windows, furniture, washrooms); Empty and reline waste containers; Clean and disinfect washrooms and restock supplies; Strip, wax, and polish floors using ride‑on and walk‑behind floor scrubbers, floor buffing machines, and carpet extractors; Operate various cleaning equipment; Maintain equipment in clean and good working order; Understand the safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals; Maintain compliance with procedures relating to infection control and effective cleaning methods; Report any damaged equipment or property in a timely manner; Assist with event set‑ups and tear‑downs of furniture and equipment.

Salary

Hourly Rate: $25.03-$25.62* *Salary is defined by the CUPE 1295 Collective Agreement

Benefits

Casual employees will only be entitled to receive benefits in instances where they are employed for sixty (60) consecutive working days on a full-time schedule or sixty (60) cumulative working days over a ninety (90) day working day period.

• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Bereavement Leave

Key Skills and Experience

• A Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent
• The physical ability to move and lift furniture (up to 50 lbs), and safely operate cleaning equipment (ride‑on and walk‑behind floor scrubbers, pressure washers, floor buffing machines, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret job routines, product directions, and equipment instructions
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation and work a variety of shifts, including weekends
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal), in an appropriate manner, with fellow workers, staff, and visitors
• Self‑motivation and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and efficient manner are necessary
• Previous custodial‑related work experience (an asset)
• Basic computer skills