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**Schedule**
Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

**Education Level**
High School Diploma or equivalent. Certified Pool Operator’s Certificate (2-day course).

**Career Level**
3 months of related experience.

**Job Summary**

Under general supervision, the Custodian (Pool) is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in an assigned campus location. Following prescribed procedures, performs general cleaning duties, waste removal, recycling and moving of light furniture. Performs pool maintenance and water quality testing of the campus pool in accordance with established guidelines.

**Representative Accountabilities**
- Primary Accountabilities _
- Perform a variety of cleaning duties for various Campus locations including but not limited to; dusting, glass cleaning, washing and disinfecting.
- Perform and maintain records of pool maintenance including but not limited to; cleaning the deck area and vacuuming pool.
- Perform and maintain records of water quality testing and basic chemical balancing of the pool in accordance with established guidelines.
- Perform floor maintenance including but not limited to; cleaning using an auto scrubber, sweeping, mopping, spray buffing 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.
- Update and maintain cleaning logs.
- General Accountabilities _
- 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.

**Qualifications**

**Education**:High School Diploma or equivalent. Certified Pool Operator’s Certificate (2-day course). **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.
- Work is conducted in a hot and chlorinated pool environment.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (i.e., goggles), when handling pool and cleaning chemicals.

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

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

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.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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