Service Worker Caretaking (Full-time)

InsideHigherEd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across its facilities. This full-time role involves a variety of tasks, including cleaning furniture, floors, and washrooms, as well as assisting with special events. Ideal candidates will possess strong cleaning skills, physical stamina, and effective communication abilities. Join a vibrant community committed to inclusivity and excellence, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the environment and the people within it.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform cleaning duties and use indicated equipment.
• Effective communication in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial duties following detailed procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of furniture, floors, and washrooms.
• Assist with special events and snow removal as needed.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

Completion of tenth grade

Tools

Heavy Duty Electric Buffers

Automatic Floor Machines

Vacuum Cleaners

Power Washing Equipment

Job description

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto. Our welcoming community is built on traditions of openness, inclusivity and diversity. Our student programs address issues of social justice from variety of perspectives and help students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors committed to undergraduate education from a range of disciplines, who are leading researchers in their fields. Students, faculty, staff and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your Opportunity :

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.

• 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.

Minimum Requirements for Selection :

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).

Note :

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

The hours of work for this on-site position is every Monday to Friday, 7 : 00 to 15 : 30

Closing Date : 05 / 20 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Hourly CUPE 3261 Monday to Friday, 7 : 00 - 15 : 30

Appointment Type : Ancillary Operations

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : Job Rate : $25.50 / hr

Job Category : Facilities / Ancilliary Services

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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 [emailprotected] .

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