University of Waterloo

Custodian

University of Waterloo  •  $40k - $50k/yr  •  Waterloo, CA (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River. Renison invites applications for the full-time, ongoing position (40 hours per week) of Custodian (grade 9, salary range: $40,320.00 - $50,400.00).

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available at uwaterloo.ca/renison

Objectives: Reporting to the Manager of Facilities, the incumbent is a member of the Facilities Management team, who work closely together to ensure that each resident/guest/staff member receives a clean, safe, secure, comfortable and fully maintained environment. The Custodian is a frontline position requiring the incumbent to work in a student residential and office environment. As such, various accommodations are often required in order to provide excellent service. For example: adjusting cleaning schedules/tasks to meet residents’/guests’/staffs’ needs for privacy and timelines and/or adjusting cleaning schedules/tasks to minimize disruption to residents/guests/staff, whenever possible. All tasks are to be performed as scheduled or prioritized in accordance with the Department’s standards of cleanliness and service. Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Completion of the OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) or equivalent
  • Proficient knowledge in standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment
  • Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience performing light custodial work, ideally in a post-secondary residence setting. Experience with heavy custodial work is an asset.
  • Excellent customer service and listening skills
  • Strong attention to detail, reliable and honest
  • High energy with the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrated collaborative abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
  • Effective problem solving skills and an ability to work in an accommodating environment
  • Proven time management and organizational skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to read and understand labels (Safety Data Shets) and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Application Instructions

Upload your application package (including, at minimum, a resume and three references) to Interfolio by January 23, 2022 (11:59pm EST).

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

References will be solicited at a later stage in the process as needed. The successful candidate will be asked for consent to have an educational and criminal records verification completed. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

A full job description is available upon request by contacting Julie Jamieson at Julie.jamieson@uwaterloo.ca

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