CUSTODIAN 2: SUN - THURS (DAY SHIFT)

Primary Accountabilities:

• Perform a variety of cleaning duties for various campus locations including but not limited to; dusting, glass cleaning, washing and disinfecting.
• Perform floor care maintenance including but not limited to; cleaning using an auto scrubber, sweeping, mopping, burnishing and waxing.
• Perform carpet care and cleaning.
• Assist with the moving of light furniture and equipment.
• Complete general waste disposal and recycling.
• Perform snow shoveling in inclement weather.
• Assist with conference guest room servicing including but not limited to; maintaining linens, supplies and cleaning.
• Update and maintain cleaning logs.

General Accountabilites:

• Follow prescribed work schedules in accordance with verbal and written instructions.
• Operate within established security, health and safety regulations.
• Communicate with fellow workers, faculty, students, staff and visitors in a respectful and effective manner.
• In a position of trust, perform job assignments in an efficient and effective manner.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must be reliable, motivated, enthusiastic and a team player, willing to assist as needed.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be physically fit and capable of performing job duties.
• Must be able to multi-task and occasionally work under tight timelines.
• Must deliver exemplary customer service to all students and guests of Housing and Conference Services.
• Must be able to work independently and part of a team.
• Must show initiative and demonstrate a wiliness to learn.
• Ontario Class “G” license in good standing would be an asset. 

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 3 months of related experience.

Effort

• Required to lift and carry equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs).
• Required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Required to work in awkward positions when performing cleaning duties.

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in University owned and operated buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Work is conducted in a setting with exposure to inclement weather, dust, odours and dirt.
• Required to work independently, in teams, alone and/or in isolated work environments.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (i.e., goggles), when handling cleaning chemicals.

Supervision:

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

If successful in the hiring process, the employment will be a conditional offer until completion of a successful pre-Employment Medical Examination.

The Custodian position is a unionized employee.  Please refer to the collective agreement link for more employment information:

Collective Agreements - Human Resources (mcmaster.ca)