Job Description

Department: PR Business Operations
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334Temporary full-time from 11/25/2024 to 11/21/2025
Temporary Absence of the Regular IncumbentInitial Shift Assignment: Night - Nights: Sunday to Thursday, 10:30pm - 7:00am
Number of Positions: 1Area: N6If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.General PurposeCustodial Services seeks an enthusiastic self-starter to join its team of committed staff providing custodial services in a wide variety of environments at our main campus in Guelph. As an integral part of the University team, you will work closely together to ensure that all residents, guests, and staff receive a clean, safe, secure, comfortable, and fully maintained environment. As a Custodian in Physical Resources, you will be a vital part of the University's frontline, working in the student residential, guest, and employee environments. As a key team member, you will represent the University in a manner that matches the University's values, goals and strategic direction and demonstrates the Department's commitment to the wellbeing of all individuals visiting campus.Duties and ResponsibilitiesYou will uphold the University's ideal standard of service, by gathering waste, straightening up surfaces and tidying spaces, by utilizing a variety of ergonomic cleaning tools. You will ensure your areas are clean and well stocked facilities while performing your work as scheduled and prioritized in accordance with the Department's standards of cleanliness and serviceRequirementsA minimum Grade 10 education (Grade 12 preferred), preferably combined with one (1) year custodial experience from a major institutional sector(s), such as education, post-secondary education, medical/ hospital, or service industry. A valid G license is required. As a key team member, you will represent the University in a manner that matches the University's values, goals and strategic direction and demonstrates the Department's commitment to the wellbeing of all individuals visiting campus.In your role as a Custodian, you may be required to use various hazardous workplace materials such as environmentally safe and chemical cleaning products. You may be required to operate powered/non-powered equipment and tools, including vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, etc. Routine physical activities include standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, and carrying light objects comfortably (less than 25 pounds). Candidates must physically be able to repeatedly conduct the diverse range of motions required for a wide variety of cleaning functions. May be exposed to biohazardous materials, including bodily fluids, vomit, urine, blood etc., requiring appropriate handling and disposal.Applicants from off campus will be expected to provide an acceptable criminal reference check at their own expense if selected as the successful candidate.Working at the University of Guelph means you'll be joining an organization that is dedicated to your continued growth and development. Employees may be able to access the University's extensive health and dental plan, scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependents, substantial vacation and holiday provisions, on-site childcare, university pension plan, subsidized athletic facility membership, confidential counseling services through the University's Employee & Family Assistance Program as well as subsidized transit (*subject to meeting eligibility criteria and program availability).The incumbent may be required to work all custodial shifts, including weekends, afternoons, and nights, as required, and assigned.Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10846278
Classification: CUPE Band 2
0-3 Month Rate: $26.08 per hour
Job Rate: $27.45 per hour
Vacancy: Consequential
Work Location: Main CampusAt the University of Guelph, fostering a is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.Posting Date: 11/14/2024
Close Date: 11/21/2024

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