Job Title

General Cleaner

Job Type

Permanent

Union

MRSA

Position Classification

SPH00 Physical Services

Salary Grade

$38,638.60 - $48,794.20

FT or PT

Full-time

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position About the Role

Reporting directly to the Housekeeping Coordinator, this position will be responsible for maintaining a clean working and living environment within the Residence Services complexes. The incumbent will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all offices, common areas and hotel rooms throughout the academic year and summer months. Taking direction from the Housekeeping Coordinator, the incumbent will be assigned daily duties that will involve cleaning throughout the entire complex and results must meet the standards defined by the Coordinator. This position requires the climbing of stairs, walking of long distances between the West and East residences and the incumbent must be able to operate all equipment such as mops, floor scrubber and buffers, etc.

This position will be required to work dates outside of the regularly scheduled work week and requires medium physical exertion, visual concentration, manual dexterity and/or strain. The schedule for this position is 9am - 5pm Thursday - Mondays, working 35 hours per week. Responsibilities General Cleaning of Common Areas

• Sweep, vacuum and mop all floor surfaces and stairwells.
• Empty garbage and recycling containers, replenish paper dispensers and clean all toilet and bathroom fixtures.
• Clean all glass materials and ledges including high and low dusting and the periodic cleaning of certain areas including wall washing.
• Clean common floor surfaces with heavy cleaning equipment and floor scrubbers on a regular basis.

Hotel and Student Room Changeovers

• Service hotel and student units on check in/out, including bed making and the general cleaning of bedrooms, washrooms, kitchens and living rooms, etc.
• Report maintenance issues as needed and clean rooms to standards set by the housekeeping coordinator in a timely manner.
• Act as team-lead position during our peak conference season (May to August), including the inspection of hotel units.

Laundry Room Duties

• Work in the laundry room operating the commercial washer, dryer and dishwasher machines and ironing and folding all linen products.
• Clean and organize all houseware kitchen kits and other related items.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and 18 - 24 months of related cleaning and hospitality experience are required.
• Must be able to operate cleaning related equipment (vacuums, floor scrubbers etc) and able to physically manage cleaning areas like stairwells.

Closing Date: December 1, 2025

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 4321.pdf). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

What We Offer Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.