City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

THE ACCOUNTABILITIES DESCRIBED ARE REPRESENTATIVE IN NATURE AND ARE NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL JOB DUTIES. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

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 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

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.