Custodial and Ground Worker

3 weeks ago

Brantford, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full time
Position Summary

The Custodial/Maintenance person is responsible for a variety of duties related to the cleaning and upkeep of the University's buildings and fixtures. A responsive, community focused approach is required to ensure that facilities are maintained at an optimal level. This position exists to provide a clean, orderly, safe and functional facility that will aid in the stability of maintaining higher educational proficiency.

Accountabilities

Perform custodial duties necessary to keep assigned building and facilities clean and in a desirable

condition:

Cleans, dusts and mops using either a wet or dry mop Polishes floors, walls, windows, furniture, washrooms and fixtures in the building Empties waste containers and recycling bins, removes waste from building to outside containers Vacuums carpets and removes garbage from floors and fixtures (this may include the use of heavy carpet cleaning equipment.) Cleaning residence rooms and completing conference turnovers as directed Snow removal around entrance ways, lawn maintenance, unloading and transferring of supplies and equipment, moving and re-arranging furniture and equipment Clean light fixtures; replace lights, bulbs, and fluorescent tubes as necessary; Move, arrange, and set up classroom and office equipment, supplies, and furniture; inventory equipment and furniture at site locations; set up rooms for meetings, assembly, university events, etc Requests supplies in a timely manner to ensure adequate levels are maintained at all times Compliance and understanding of procedures relating to infection control and effective cleaning methods The safe handling of chemical to avoid either personal injury, exposure to others or damage to equipment Performs other duties as required Performs Maintenance functions for the facilities: Complies with all university policies and procedures and with all applicable provincial and federal laws and regulations (WHMIS and OHSA) Maintenance of light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. This may involve working on ladders Reports infractions of regulations and policies to the Area Manager: Custodial Services; examples are non-compliance with the fire code, environmental health and safety policies and student behaviour which may lead to accidents or injuries Reports required repairs to facilities and equipment to the Area Manager: Custodial Services Responsible for opening and closing the building(s) as required Maintains grounds including but limited to weeding, parking lot maintenance, landscaping and snow removal as required Installation of parking signs Performs minor maintenance duties to the campus facilities (example, drywall patching and painting) Other duties as required.

Working Conditions

Ability to perform physical tasks involving heavy lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, climbing, shovelling Working on ladders Reading labels and instructions Following required codes Operating equipment Repetition of duties Sporadic discourtesy Maintaining schedule during harsh weather

Qualifications: 

Demonstrated experience in custodial duties Knowledge of the safe application of chemicals and products used in cleaning and sanitizing General knowledge of the techniques, tools and materials used in performing custodial tasks. An understanding of WHIMIS Team work - ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision. Shares information with team members. Is collaborative in dealing with students, faculty, staff and fellow employees Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances. Makes suggestions for improvement Respects diversity- treats others with respect. Is understanding. Avoids unnecessary conflict Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment Health and Safety Experience an asset Flexibility to work weekends as required Opportunities available to volunteer to participate in the on-call rotation

Compensation:

Rate of Pay:   $24.56 per hour

Hours of Work: This is a full time, Continuing position. Tehe normal hours of work are Sunday to Thursday 05:00 am – 11:30 am.

Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.

Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at 

Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a resume and cover letter will be required in electronic form.

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