Caretaker, Facilities Management

The Facilities Management Team is currently seeking (8) Recurring Part-time Caretakers. The Caretaking department, as a part of Facilities Management, is responsible for ensuring that building structures and systems for all University-owned and leased properties are cleaned and maintained in a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manner to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment in which campus users can carry out their activities.

The Caretaking department is responsible for providing a professional, efficient and cost-effective cleaning service to the campus building entries, corridors, stairs, elevator lobbies and cars, washrooms, shower and locker rooms, classrooms, lecture theatres, teaching and performing arts theatres, sports facilities, offices, teaching labs, research labs (including areas that support animals and other research activities), in which cleaning functions are performed on set schedules.

Waste and recycling removal, building entrance maintenance and window cleaning are part of the Caretaking portfolio. Finishes in these spaces vary from concrete to carpet. The Caretaking staff carry out a variety of duties from light dusting to floor scrubbing using heavy machines. Work is carried out on a 24‑hour basis, 365 days per year. Caretakers are expected to be available for any shift in the operational day.

Daily Supervision is provided by an in‑scope Supervisor and/or Lead Hand. This position is a part of the AUPE Collective Bargaining Unit. Staff will be required to work a variety of shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and paid holidays. Transfer to other shifts, with notice, is a possibility. There is a potential for emergency callouts. Heavy lifting and use of ladders are required.

There is potential for exposure to hazardous materials in labs and classrooms. Employees will be entering private offices and work spaces of others, so a high level of trust, confidentiality, and discretion is expected. Observation of work areas to identify and report all repair work required, emergency situations, or security risks is expected. This position would not be suitable for someone with plant, dust, or chemical allergies or sensitivities.

Staff will be required to carry out duties for each area assigned and to have the required knowledge and capability to perform complete cleaning routines according to established green and team cleaning standards and frequencies. Staff will be expected to be completely knowledgeable of and work with a variety of cleaning products, chemicals, tools, and equipment.

(key purpose, functions, roles):

• Ensures the assigned area is cleaned and well maintained to the team cleaning standards specified and in accordance with green cleaning program training received.
• Ensures that items requiring repair or maintenance, security or safety matters, unusual conditions, or additional cleaning requirements for the assigned area are brought to the attention of the supervisor for follow-up.
• Accepts shift assignments, ensures regular work attendance, and timely reporting of start and finish for each shift
• Ensures that equipment used is properly cleaned and that equipment, supplies, and tools are properly replaced, restocked, and secured at the end of the shift.
• Ensures that keys assigned are used only for the purpose issued, and that they will be kept secure from sign-out until they are returned at the end of each shift worked.
• May be required to cover duties of Lead Hand or co-workers as required.
• Responsible for becoming familiar with all existing University structures and systems, as well as acquiring knowledge of new trends, techniques, codes, and equipment as they…