Custodian/Housekeeper - Casual/On-call

Royal Roads University; Casual; Presencial; PEN 68.000 - 96.000; A tiempo parcial

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Hourly rate: $24.69 CAD

Casual on-call position

Diversity and inclusion

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Royal Roads University is seeking a Custodian/Housekeeper for casual/on-call work. You will perform custodial duties across university facilities, including residences, cafeterias, and gymnasiums, with a focus on cleanliness, safety, and guest readiness.

The role requires flexibility for extreme weather and weekend or evening shifts. The incumbent will maintain high standards of upkeep, support the Operations & Resilience team, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Formación

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent required.
• One year experience in custodial/housekeeping in institutional setting.
• Custodial certificate course or equivalent training preferred.
• Valid BC driver’s license (Class 5) required.

Responsabilidades

• Cleans floors and surfaces, heavy-duty and routine cleaning.
• Inspects and cleans all surfaces and changes linens as needed.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and drinking fountains; replenish supplies.
• Manage room turnover for guests in alignment with standards.
• Transport linens to/from external laundry; handle materials safely.
• Clean windows, glass, walls and fixtures as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of chalkboards and rails daily.
• Empty and clean waste and recycling receptacles.
• Maintain entrances and handle seasonal issues (e.g., fireplaces).
• Replace bulbs within reach as needed.
• Perform custodial maintenance and respond to special requests.
• Maintain supply storage and custodial equipment inventory.

Educación

Grade 12 certificate

Custodial certificate course

Building Service Worker (BSW) Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Be part of an innovative, dynamic organization

At Royal Roads University we pride ourselves on creating a work environment that mirrors the philosophy and values that underpin the programs we offer our learners. The curricular themes of leadership, conflict management, sustainability and entrepreneurship are ingrained in the structure and daily operation of our university.
A career at Royal Roads University means being part of an innovative, dynamic organization. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a workplace culture where we value creativity, accountability and caring, and where teamwork, service excellence, innovation and having fun are the norm, not the exception. Take the first step in joining our team by browsing our current employment opportunities.

Custodian/Housekeeper - Casual/On-call - (C0031.10)

Royal Roads University is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. This land has been part of the fabric of the life of Indigenous communities long before Hatley Castle was built, and it will be long into the future. It is with gratitude that we now learn and work here, where the past, present and future of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff come together. Located in one of Canada’s most beautiful National Historic Sites, RRU is just minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia and is surrounded by old growth forest and awe-inspiring ocean and mountain views. RRU is a special-purpose university that delivers high-quality applied and professional programs. Established by the provincial government in 1995 through the Royal Roads University Act, RRU was created with a unique mandate and governance structure to respond to the labour market needs of British Columbia. RRU has over 34,000 alumni in 92 countries. With a reputation for innovation, RRU is a leader in the delivery of blended learning programs, which combine intensive residency experiences with online course work.

Requisition #

C0031.10

Job Title

Custodian/Housekeeper - Casual/On-call

Division Department

Royal Roads University -> Office of the Vice President, Finance and Operations -> Operations & Resilience

Recruitment Type

Casual

Category

# of Hires Needed

2

Closing Date

September 30, 2026

Job Description

Under general direction, the Custodian/Housekeeper provides custodial services for University facilities, providing regular cleaning, custodial maintenance and sanitation of common areas of residences, rooms and buildings, cafeteria and gymnasium including the interior building surfaces, fixtures, furnishings and fittings contained within these facilities. The Custodian/Housekeeper provides heavier cleaning and sanitation of resident dorms when not occupied or on request (e.g. floors, walls, fabrics). The Custodian/Housekeeper maintains a high standard of health and safety by regularly cleaning facilities on the Royal Roads Campus. The Custodian/Housekeeper maintains a high quality of upkeep and detailing of residence accommodation, lounges, hallways, entranceways and University houses and operates with minimal supervision from the Supervisor, Custodial and Housekeeping Services.

The incumbent is responsible for the physical appearance and cleanliness of assigned areas, ensuring they are maintained in accordance with applicable department, statutory codes and regulations, and for promoting the professional image presented by the University. At times, may be required to meet the operational needs of the Operations and Resilience department including working in extreme weather conditions or assisting with other teams.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Cleans floors, including heavy-duty cleaning (scrub, strip, refinish and spot, bonnet or extract carpets) and routine light cleaning (dusts and vacuums).


• 2. Inspects and cleans all surfaces, vacuums and changes linens to ensure the rooms or houses are professionally cleaned to meet the needs of the visiting faculty, guests and professionals who will occupy them.


• 3. Cleans and sanitizes in residence and buildings washroom fixtures and drinking fountains, replenishing consumable product supplies on a regular basis and as required.


• 4. Monitors the status of the incoming and departing guests, in order to strip, clean and make up the rooms in accordance with the standards set by the Custodial/Housekeeping department.


• 5. Transports soiled and clean linens to and from the external laundry service and from buildings and houses as required.


• 6. Cleans interior of windows, glass partitions and all surfaces (walls, doors, shelves, desks, chairs, and building accessories) as required.


• 7. Cleans all chalkboards, white-boards and rails daily, as per unit policy.


• 8. Empties and cleans recycle and waste receptacles.


• 9. Maintains building entrances including cleaning of ash/trash receptacles near front entrances. Handles any seasonal issues i.e. fireplaces as required.


• 10. Replaces interior and exterior incandescent bulbs that can be reasonably reached (to a maximum of six (6) feet).


• 11. Performs custodial cyclical maintenance and strives to meet the special requests of long-term or special needs visitors and prepares the rooms according to their wishes.


• 12. Ensures the Custodial/Housekeeping Storage Room is adequately supplied and cleaned and that custodial/housekeeping equipment is maintained, as per unit procedure. Maintains an inventory of all equipment, supplies and linens, their quality, and distribution and makes recommendations on replacements to the Supervisor, Custodial/Housekeeping Services.


• 13. Inspects rooms as part of regular routine, reporting damage or excessive wear to buildings or houses to the Supervisor, Custodial and Housekeeping Services, Building Maintenance and/or Campus Security as appropriate and reports any incidents involving guest, student or staff to security.


• 14. Maintains security in executive houses, private rooms and buildings on campus and ensures windows and doors are locked at the end of work shift.


• 15. Works as an integral part of the University team and performs special projects and other duties of a similar scope and complexity related to custodial/Housekeeping services or otherwise as assigned.


• 16. At times, may be required to meet the operational needs of the Operations and Resilience department including working in extreme weather conditions or assisting with other teams.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate from a secondary school, or equivalent


• One (1) year experience performing related duties in an institutional environment and completion of a recognized Custodial certificate course, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience


• Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license in the province of BC


• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs


• Ability to perform repetitive tasks: physically demanding, bending, crouching, kneeling, weight handling


• Ability to engage in walking, standing, lifting, carrying, and climbing for prolonged periods of time


• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery needed to perform custodial and housekeeping tasks (vacuums, scrubbing machines, speed buffers, burnishers, rug cleaners)


• Experience using cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, plungers, buckets, pails, carts and common cleaning tools needed for routine tasks


• Ability to climb ladders and be comfortable working at heights


• Ability to handle chemicals and corrosive materials in a safe, efficient and effective manner according to WorkSafeBC Regulations


• Work independently and as part of a team


• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients


• General knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in the work performed

Preferred

• Building Service Worker (BSW) Certificate


• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)


• Knowledge of Health and Safety Policy and procedures


• Knowledge of basic computer applications

Additional Information

This is a casual on-call position within the CUPE Local 3886 Bargaining Unit and we cannot guarantee a set number of hours per week. The hourly rate is $24.69 and the university is pleased to offer a percentage of salary in lieu of benefits. Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Royal Roads University values and appreciates the interest of all candidates who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [e-mail] so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING