Service Worker Caretaking - 120 Days Temp

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a Service Worker Caretaking on a 120-day temporary basis. The role involves cleaning, custodial duties, basic maintenance tasks, and supporting events as needed.

Shift: Saturday to Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, paying approximately CAD 25.96 hourly. Applicants should have at least a tenth-grade education and strong English communication skills; one year of related experience is desirable. This is an hourly, term appointment.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of tenth grade or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: One year of related work experience is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Cleans and dusts furniture, floors, hallways, stairways and ledges using appropriate equipment.
• Reconditions floors including stripping, refinishing, scrubbing and sealing.
• Clean washrooms and replenish supplies.
• Empty trash and recycling, remove debris and keep building areas tidy.
• Move and rearrange furniture as needed for cleaning and events.

Skills

English communication

Physical stamina

Education

Completion of tenth grade or equivalent

Job description

Service Worker Caretaking - 120 Days Temp

Date Posted: 08/25/2026
Req ID: 49963
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
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

• 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
• reconditions floors as required
• including stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, spray buffing, buffing, sealing and other related floor care duties
• regularly cleans washrooms, including sinks, walls and partitions, toilets, urinals, mirrors, floors, metal fixtures, plumbing fixtures and faucets
• 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
• cleans carpets as required
• removes spots/stains from surfaces as required
• washes windows and walls including partition glass
• moves and resets furniture when necessary, in order to complete work
• makes beds for residence guests in residence operations when necessary
• cleans blackboards, whiteboards and other writing surfaces as directed
• replenishes supplies as required
• replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and sanitizers to receptacles within washrooms and utility kitchens and other areas as required
• changes light bulbs and cleans fixtures as required
• clears exterior entrance ways of buildings of debris and garbage
• cleans exterior entrance pads and podiums using power washing equipment
• assists in snow removal when necessary
• may periodically assist with set-ups for special events and exams
• cleans escalators and elevator interior and exterior
• locks and unlocks doors as directed
• and other related duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Completion of tenth grade or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: One 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).

***** THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR 120 DAYS ONLY *****

Working Hours:

SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY; 4:00PM TO 12:30AM

Closing Date: 09/02/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea: CUPE Tmp L3261

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate -- $25.96

Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

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.

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].

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