Janitor (Day-Shift)

UNIVERSITY OF ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE

JOB OPPORTUNITY

This position is covered by United Steelworkers “All Employee” Bargaining Unit

PROFILE

The University of St. Michael’s College, federated with the University of Toronto, is a Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Congregation of St. Basil, whose motto, “Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge,” sets the tone for campus life. Committed to the pursuit of knowledge, meaning and truth, USMC is a dynamic center where Catholic intellectual thought thrives in a context of academic freedom and rigorous debate. The University of St. Michael’s College boasts a large and dynamic undergraduate division, an acclaimed Faculty of Theology and one of the busiest and most important libraries on the University of Toronto campus.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Housekeeping, this position is responsible for assuring quality service to assigned buildings, maintaining college standards of cleanliness, and undertaking their duties in a professional and courteous manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize washrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum, and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees   for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure buildings when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Assist grounds personnel with snow removal during heavy snow fall.
• Available after hours for snow removal/emergencies.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas around buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
• Snow removal around entire campus as required using shovels or snow blowers
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools as required.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Safely operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment.
• Attend classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Call in work orders as needed
• Assist with inventory control.
• Available to work overtime as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years in the cleaning/janitorial/custodial field
• Must have substantial work experience with following equipment: floor polisher, vacuums (all types), carpet shampoo machines, carpet extractors and other related equipment.
• Must be familiar with safety training including use of personal protective equipment, health and safety, chemical interactions, and safe lifting techniques
• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Satisfactory command of the English language is necessary to deal with staff, visitors, students, faculty and co-workers.
• Physically capable of clearing snow, moving furniture, and operating all cleaning equipment and material without restriction.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, carry up to 25 kg, standing, bending, lifting
• Repetitive motion required daily for more than 4 hours (e.g., using cleaning equipment/tools)

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca.