Maintenance Worker II

University of Toronto; Toronto; In loco; CAD 34.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Toronto Scarborough is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform heavy cleaning, custodial duties, and furniture moves. You will assist with routine floor care, room setups for classes and events, and ensure equipment is properly configured and maintained.

Strong communication in English and the ability to lift heavy items, climb stairs, and follow safety procedures are essential. This role offers weekday hours 12:30 pm–9:00 pm and a budget-continuing appointment.

Competenze

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent; technical training is desirable.
• One year of related work experience; education may be substituted for experience.
• Physical ability to perform duties including heavy lifting and walking; ability to follow written instructions.

Mansioni

• Clean floors and washrooms using appropriate equipment.
• Set up cleaning equipment and maintain it.
• Move and set up furniture and equipment according to work orders.
• Perform routine and special room setups; open/lock doors as needed.
• Assist with event setup and maintain safety procedures.

Conoscenze

Heavy lifting

English communication

Formazione

Grade 10 or equivalent

Strumenti

Ladders

Safety Lifts

Floor cleaning machines

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

General Description

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs heavy cleaning and custodial duties, moves and sets up furniture and equipment on a routine basis and for special events.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required, and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated. Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

• cleans and scrubs floors and washrooms using appropriate equipment including automatic floor cleaning machines, electric buffers, mops and vacuum cleaners;
• performs cleaning and dusting at elevated heights, using ladder and lifting devices as required;
• sets up cleaning equipment for use; maintains cleaning equipment;
• reconditions floors, repairs and cleans grout, using appropriate equipment;
• performs routine and special room set ups which entails: following work orders, room diagrams and verbal instructions; moving and setting up of furniture and equipment according to plan and schedule; opens and locks doors to assigned rooms; may assisting setting out academic examination booklets;
• clears furniture and equipment as requested and stores in appropriate areas.
• disassembles/reassembles furniture for the purpose of moving;
• performs maintenance functions such as changing lights and adjustments to furniture and equipment;
• other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent; technical training is desirable.

Experience

One year of related work experience, education may be substituted for experience.

Other

Physical ability to perform required duties, including heavy lifting and pushing of furniture and equipment, considerable walking and stair climbing; ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written), ability to follow written instructions; awareness of building security and fire procedures; tact and diplomacy in dealing with others; ability to work at varying heights and to operate and use safety ladders and lifts. Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Note

The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday from 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

Closing Date:10/22/2026,11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea:CUPE F/T L3261

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:Job Rate: $25.96/hr

Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .