Service Worker I-Casual

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Victoria is seeking a janitorial staff member to perform routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings and facilities. The role involves constant mobility, bending, lifting, and reaching, with responsibilities spanning cleaning surfaces, moving furniture, waste disposal, washrooms, and basic maintenance.

The position requires knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment, gained through training or on-the-job experience. UVic emphasizes meaningful work in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques used in building cleaning, gained either through on-the-job experience or completion of formal training.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all surfaces of furniture, furnishings, floors, walls and other surfaces.
• Move furniture and equipment when required.
• Clear and clean waste containers and dispose of materials.
• Clean glass surfaces not requiring scaffolds or safety devices.
• Disinfect and supply washrooms, and provide supplies as needed.
• Operate hand and power tools and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Request supplies and materials and store for ready use.
• Report furniture, fixtures and other facilities in need of repair.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation and safety; assist in maintaining facility security.

Skills

Cleaning tools knowledge

Job description

Performs janitorial work necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings and facilities which involves constant mobility, bending, lifting and reaching. Cleans and maintains all surfaces of furniture, furnishings, floors, walls and other surfaces. Moves furniture and equipment when required. Clears and cleans waste containers and properly disposes material. Cleans glass surfaces not requiring the use of scaffolds or safety devices. Cleans, disinfects and provides supplies for washrooms. Operates all manner of hand and power tools and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment. Requests supplies and materials as required and stores for ready use. Reports furniture, fixtures and other facilities in need of repair. Maintains high standard of cleanliness, sanitation and safety and assists in maintaining security of facilities, in assigned areas. Other related duties as required, including occasional operation of light truck in performance of above duties.

Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques used in building cleaning, gained either through on-the-job experience or completion of formal training.

Why join UVic?

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