Job Description

Date Posted: 09/17/2025
Req ID: 45027
Faculty/Division: Operations and Real Estate Partnership
Department: S&E Student Residences
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00027888
Description:
The Chestnut Residence and Conference Centre is a University of Toronto operated facility located in the heart of downtown Toronto, offering residence, summer residence, convention and banquet services.
Under the supervision of the Rooms Manager, the candidate will clean and supply all assigned rooms in addition to, reporting all damage, mechanical deficiencies, suspicious activities, in accordance with all housekeeping procedures and standards, safety and security rules and regulations to ensure student/guest satisfaction.
Typical Duties:

• Deep clean the following areas in the bathrooms: shower, tub shower curtain/liner, door floor, vanity, sink, mirror, and hair dryer
• Clean walls, remove wall marks and spot clean for any spills and stains both in furniture and fixtures
• Clean and dust furniture
• Clean sofa, chairs and cushions
• Collects waste and deposits it in general receptacle
• Clean lamps, telephones, windows, baseboard, ledges and light switches
• Dust pictures, mirrors and frames
• Align drapes when necessary
• Clean under beds
• Report damaged areas to the Rooms Manager
• Respond to all requests from housekeeping office
• Inspect carpets, upholstery and vinyl to assess the level of cleaning required
• Vacuum carpets to remove loose dirt and debris
• Apply cleaning solutions to carpets using appropriate equipment
• Use specialized tools to remove stubborn stains and dirt
• Rinse carpets thoroughly to remove cleaning solutions and residue
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Completion of tenth (10th) grade or equivalent.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience cleaning in a large institutional or commercial establishment is an asset.

Other:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision within a diverse community.
• Professional attitude, motivated.
• Must have great attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to push up to 50lbs and lift up to 50lbs.
• First Aid, CPR and WHMIS training is an asset.
• Experience cleaning and shampoo carpets is an asset
• Ability to excel in a fast paced environment.

Assets:

• Specialized experience cleaning and shampoo carpets is an asset.

Please note:

• May be required to work early mornings, afternoons and/or weekend shifts. Staff are scheduled in accordance with business needs.

Closing Date: 09/25/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Appointment Type: Ancillary Operations
Schedule: Full-Time, may be required to work early mornings, afternoons and/or weekend shifts.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $25.50 per hour
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services
Recruiter: Sabrina Gava
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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