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Caretaker (Evening) - Caretaker (Unifor)

Caretaker (Evening) - Caretaker (Unifor)
Caretaking Services

Operations & Maintenance

Position number: 38347

Date posted:
October 19, 2026

Job details
Caretaker (Evening) - Caretaker (Unifor)

Full-time:
Yes

Permanent:
No

Work schedule:

38.75 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:15 pm

Salary: $21.19 to $24.83 per hour ($42,697.85 to $50,032.45 per annum)

Appointment Dates November 16, 2026 to March 26, 2027

465 hours worked

For more information please contact:
Ophelia Morris - Manager, Caretaking Services

Qualifications
LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION

High School Diploma (Grade 12)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum oneyear - considerable practical or position related experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must possess a good knowledge of cleaning procedures and grounds maintenance as well as experience in the safe operation and maintenance of equipment used, such as floor polisher, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractors, power scrubber, lawnmower, weed eater, snow blower, etc..

Must be able to communicate in English verbal and written.

Must be able to follow verbal, written and diagrammed instruction in English.

Must be able to communicate and relate well with staff, students, organizers of functions and the public.

Must be able to work independently or in teams with minimal supervision.

Must have good organizational skills.

Must have good customer service skills

Must be willing to work outdoors summer and winter.

Must adhere to all safety standards as established by the Physical Plant department.

Must be able to successfully complete established job related training programs, such as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), etc.

Must be available to work shifts including weekends.

Must maintain satisfactory work record of attendance and punctuality.

WORKING CONDITIONS &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically capable of performing the duties as assigned.

Must be able to perform heavy and repetitive lifting, bending, stretching, etc.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to climb ladders.

Must be able to pass required FIT assessment and related safety training.

Must be able to work in awkward, confined spaces and high locations.

Most work is physically demanding and some work environments present hazards that involve safe work procedures and precautions.

Must be able to perform related duties as assigned.

OTHER:

Regular attendance and punctuality is required.

Will be required to provide acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Registry checks.

Key responsibilities

Caretaker coverage is required on a three shift basis—Maintains cleanliness in student areas, shower rooms, locker rooms, change rooms, lunch rooms, offices, classrooms, labs, lounges, halls, stairs etc. and entrances of building.

Maintains floors and floor coverings through the use of specialized equipment and maintenance techniques.

Vacuums/shampoos carpets, drapes and furniture.

Empties ash trays, waste containers and transports waste to pick-up point.

Collects recyclable materials and transports to pick-up point.

Cleans and disinfects washrooms, sinks, toilets, stall dividers and urinals daily.

Cleans and sanitizes foot bath where installed

Cleans drinking fountains, vanities and mirrors daily.

Maintains supplies of paper towels, linen towels, toilet tissue and soap in all dispensers.

Cleans chalk boards and chalk board railings.

Dusts window sills, desks, shelving, pipes and other fixtures.

Cleans glass doors and dividers.

Washes walls and windows as required.

Replaces burnt out light bulbs and maintains stock of same.

Reports malfunction of lighting system, mechanical equipment and movable screens, etc., to the supervisor.

Turns off lights in areas not being occupied.

Locks and unlocks entrance doors unless otherwise instructed.

Recognizes hazardous conditions and reports same to supervisor immediately.

Maintains grounds around buildings.

Clears snow and ice at building entrances, on sidewalks, stairways, platforms, etc..

Distributes traction aide and ice melt as required.

Sets up tables, chairs, dividers, etc., for examinations, banquets, movies, convocation, registration or other special events according to provided diagrams.

Maintains liaison with special function organizers, conference and catering.

Cleans mechanical rooms, heat radiators, drains, etc., as assigned by supervisor.

Carries out minor maintenance, such as unplugging toilets, oiling hinges, replacing glides on chairs and maintaining caretaking equipment (e.g., check/clean machines, filters, vacuum…