Service Worker Caretaking

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a full-time onsite Custodian in New College, St. George campus. You will perform cleaning, floor care, washroom maintenance, and related duties across campus facilities.

Ideal candidates have custodial experience, English communication ability, and flexibility to work Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Wage is $25.96/hr in CUPE F/T L3261 group.

Qualifications

• Education: completion of tenth grade or equivalent.
• Experience: one year of related work desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and dust furniture, floors, hallways, and ledges using approved equipment.
• Recondition floors through stripping, refinishing, and buffing.
• Regularly clean washrooms and maintain fixtures and surfaces.
• Collect litter and manage waste and recycling from buildings.
• Assist with event and exam setups as needed.
• Lock/unlock doors and support security as directed.

Skills

Cleaning

Floor care

Windows cleaning

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Power washing equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 10/16/2026
Req ID: 50401
Faculty/Division: New College
Department: New College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Under general supervision works according to detailed procedures in cleaning and custodial duties, may assist in other maintenance duties.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required, and the extent of responsibility involved in this position. 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.

• a) cleans and dusts furniture, floors, hallways, stairways and ledges, using authorized and appropriate materials and equipment including heavy duty electric buffers, automatic floor machines, large dust mops, vacuum cleaners , carpet cleaning equipment and other cleaning equipment;
• b) reconditions floors as required; including stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, spray buffing, buffing, sealing and other related floor care duties;
• c) regularly cleans washrooms, including sinks, walls and partitions, toilets, urinals, mirrors, floors, metal fixtures, plumbing fixtures and faucets;
• d) collects litter from floors and waste/compost from receptacles, empties into janitor cart, removes garbage/recycling from buildings and deposits into waste bins or compactors;
• e) cleans carpets as required; removes spots/stains from surfaces as required;
• f) washes windows and walls including partition glass;
• g) moves and resets furniture when necessary in order to complete work;
• h) makes beds for residence guests in residence operations when necessary;
• i) cleans blackboards, whiteboards and other writing surfaces as directed; replenishes supplies as required;
• j) replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and sanitizers to receptacles within washrooms and utility kitchens and other areas as required;
• k) changes light bulbs and cleans fixtures as required;
• l) clears exterior entrance ways of buildings of debris and garbage;
• m) cleans exterior entrance pads and podiums using power washing equipment;
• n) assists in snow removal when necessary;
• o) may periodically assist with set ups for special events and exams;
• p) cleans escalators and elevator interior and exterior;
• q) locks and unlocks doors as directed; and
• r) other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements for Selection

Education: Completion of tenth grade or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: One (1) year of related work experience is desirable.

Other: Physical ability to perform duties described and to use indicated equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).

Note:

There is one (1) full-time position available.

The hours of work for this onsite position are Wednesday to Sunday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Closing Date:10/27/2026, 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: Hospitality

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening 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 .

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] .

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] .