Custodian 4, Area D4 - Temporary up to 12 months - REPOSTED

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Custodial Services seeks an enthusiastic self-starter to join its team of committed staff providing custodial services in a wide variety of environments at our main campus in Guelph. As an integral part of the University team, you will work closely together to ensure that all residents, guests, and staff receive a clean, safe, secure, comfortable, and fully maintained environment. As a Custodian in Physical Resources, you will be a vital part of the University’s frontline, working in the student residential, guest, and employee environments. As a key team member, you will represent the University in a manner that matches the University’s values, goals and strategic direction and demonstrates the Department’s commitment to the wellbeing of all individuals visiting campus.

Requirements

• A minimum Grade 10 education (Grade 12 preferred).
• One (1) year custodial experience from a major institutional sector(s), such as education, post-secondary education, medical/ hospital, or service industry.
• A valid G license is required.
• Twelve months of custodial experience at the University of Guelph.
• Ability to represent the University in a manner that matches the University’s values, goals and strategic direction and demonstrates the Department’s commitment to the wellbeing of all individuals visiting campus.
• May be required to use various hazardous workplace materials such as environmentally safe and chemical cleaning products.
• May be required to operate powered/non-powered equipment and tools, including vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, etc.
• Routine physical activities include standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, and carrying light objects comfortably (less than 25 pounds).
• Candidates must physically be able to repeatedly conduct the diverse range of motions required for a wide variety of cleaning functions.
• May be exposed to biohazardous materials, including bodily fluids, vomit, urine, blood etc., requiring appropriate handling and disposal.
• Applicants from off campus will be expected to provide an acceptable criminal reference check at their own expense if selected as the successful candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Grade 12 education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathering waste, straightening up surfaces and tidying spaces, by utilizing a variety of ergonomic cleaning tools.
• Ensuring areas are clean and well stocked facilities while performing work as scheduled and prioritized in accordance with the Department’s standards of cleanliness and service.
• Providing specialized cleaning services by washing, pressure cleaning and scrubbing fixtures, walls, doors and glass.
• Collecting and disposal of garbage, vacuuming, dusting, and wet mopping floors.
• Maintaining washroom facilities and floors.
• Moving furniture and equipment.
• Replenishing supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University’s extensive health and dental plan
• Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependents
• Substantial vacation and holiday provisions
• On-site childcare
• University pension plan
• Subsidized athletic facility membership
• Confidential counseling services through the University’s Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Subsidized transit (subject to meeting eligibility criteria and program availability)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED