PT Custodian; Day Shift

Job Description

Schedule

Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., up to 32 hours per week.

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Career Level

3 months of related experience.

Anticipated Start Date

July 20, 2026.

Under general supervision, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in an assigned campus location. Following prescribed procedures, performs general cleaning duties, waste disposal, recycling, and the moving of light furniture.

• Perform a variety of cleaning duties for campus locations, including dusting, glass cleaning, washing, and disinfecting.
• Perform floor care maintenance: cleaning with auto scrubber, sweeping, mopping, burnishing, and waxing.
• Perform carpet care and cleaning.
• Assist with moving light furniture and equipment.
• Complete general waste disposal and recycling.
• Perform snow shoveling in inclement weather.
• Assist with conference guest room servicing, including maintaining linens, supplies, and cleaning.
• Update and maintain cleaning logs.

• Operate within established security, health and safety regulations.
• Communicate with fellow workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors respectfully and effectively.
• Perform job assignments efficiently and effectively in a position of trust.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 months of related experience.

• Lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Work in awkward positions while performing cleaning duties.

• Work in university-owned buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Exposure to inclement weather, dust, odors, and dirt.
• Work independently, in teams, alone, or in isolated environments.
• Wear personal protective equipment (e.g., goggles) when handling cleaning chemicals.

May be required to be a day-to-day resource on work procedures to students and casual staff.

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2

SLGBTQ+.