Job Description

Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Facilities Management
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date
5 June 2025
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
Salary Grade
Additional Posting Information
N/A
Hours of Work
Varied hours, varied days
Employee Group:
Casual
# of Hires Needed
8
Position Number
995896
Category
Building and Grounds Maintenance, Hospitality, Housekeeping, Other
About this Opportunity
UVic Custodial Services is searching for candidates that are available to assist with casual coverage in a building cleaning capacity. The suitable person must be positive, service oriented, and able to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to attend to work at a moments' notice is important. Custodial experience is preferred but UVic provides training for suitable candidates. The hours of work can vary from as little as a few hours to much more dependent on operational needs.

Recognized Shifts:

Examples of shift times may be:

AM:5 am - 1 pm or 5 am - 9 am

PM*: 5 pm - 1 am or 9 pm - 1 am


Casual (On-Call): Any number of hours within the shift times listed above. A willingness and ability to work any recognized shift, including weekends, is expected.

Wage Information:

Range between $24.28 to $27.92 per hour, which includes a shift differential of 4.5-8.4% for any hours worked between 5pm - 6am on weekdays, and 15% for any hours worked on the weekend. Job Summary
Performs janitorial work necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings and facilities which involves constant mobility, bending, lifting and reaching. Cleans and maintains all surfaces of furniture, furnishings, floors, walls and other surfaces. Moves furniture and equipment when required. Clears and cleans waste containers and properly disposes material. Cleans glass surfaces not requiring the use of scaffolds or safety devices. Cleans, disinfects and provides supplies for washrooms. Operates all manner of hand and power tools and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment. Requests supplies and materials as required and stores for ready use. Reports furniture, fixtures and other facilities in need of repair. Maintains high standard of cleanliness, sanitation and safety and assists in maintaining security of facilities, in assigned areas. Other related duties as required, including occasional operation of light truck in performance of above duties.


Job Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques used in building cleaning, gained either through on-the-job experience or completion of formal training.

Territory Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge and respect the L?k?????n (Songhees and X?seps?m/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the L?k?????n and WSANE? Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement:

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.


Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement:

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

What UVic Offers:

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