Caretaker Queens Student Alumni Association

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. They have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more. They are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Job Summary

People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and do research at Queen’s University. The Custodial Support Services Team in Facilities supports their success by providing a clean, safe, and healthy environment. But that is not all! The Custodial Support Services Team plays an important role as ambassadors for the university. Their daily contact with students, faculty, staff and visitors helps the university to be a welcoming and friendly place.
Facilities is now hiring six (6) full-time continuing Caretakers to join the Custodial Support Services Team. In addition to competitive wages that increase with service, Caretakers may be eligible for shift premiums and a wide range of other employee programs such as; pension, benefits, work wear, tuition support, childcare support plan, and a variety of other work/life wellness programs. Further information can be found on the human resources website.

The Shift Schedules Currently Being Hired Are As Follows

• Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Monday to Friday, 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm
• Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 pm – 6:00 am

You Belong Here! Inclusive Queen’s: Learn about the resources, programs, and new initiatives that are helping us to build a campus that embraces diversity and empowers all members of our community to thrive at Queen’s.
If you have the qualities of a successful Caretaker and meet the minimum qualifications, take the first step and apply now!

Job Description

Successful Caretakers:

• Follow all appropriate safety practices.
• Show good work habits.
• Commit to client satisfaction – you care that your work is done well.
• Respect diversity and promote inclusion in their  workplace.
• Learn and practice new skills.
• Support the Facilities mission to proudly build, maintain and improve campus facilities to create a safe and welcoming environment in support of teaching, learning and research.
• Embrace the values of Facilities: Professional, Respectful and Responsible, Integrity, Dependable, Effective and Efficient.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment in and near assigned buildings
• Sweep, vacuum, dust-mop, damp-mop, spot clean, wash walls and remove garbage in the following areas:
• Vestibules/Entrances
• Lobbies
• Corridors
• Elevators
• Escalators
• Stairwells (Primary & Secondary)
• Cafeterias
• Move furniture
• Operate a variety of floor care machinery
• The University has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to speak, read and write in basic English (Level 4 Canadian Language Benchmark for applicants whose first language is not English – must be provided).

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Willingness and ability to understand and follow instructions
• Mechanical skills to clean and set-up equipment like a floor cleaning machine
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment that respects the point of view of others
• Willingness and ability to work with people at all levels (e.g., front line staff, managers, senior administrators, etc.)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must be physically capable of performing the above-noted duties.