Part-Time Custodian (Afternoons)
About the role
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Job Title
Part-Time Custodian (Afternoons)
Job ID
70196
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
06/27/2025
Job Type
Continuing
Close Date
07/06/2025
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 5, O&M
Favorite Job
Department
Custodial Services
Salary Grade/Band
Custodian and Custodian Pool
Salary Range
$20.37 - $20.37 (hourly)
Hours per Week
32
Posting Details
Schedule
Monday to Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
To a maximum of 32 hours per week
Education Level
High School Diploma or equivalent
Career Level
3-months of related experience
Job Description
THE ACCOUNTABILITIES DESCRIBED ARE REPRESENTATIVE IN NATURE AND ARE NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL JOB DUTIES. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in an assigned campus location. Following prescribed procedures, performs general cleaning duties, waste disposal, recycling and the moving of light furniture.
Representative Accountabilities
Primary Accountabilities
- Perform a variety of cleaning duties for various campus locations including but not limited to; dusting, glass cleaning, washing and disinfecting.
- Perform floor care maintenance including but not limited to; cleaning using an auto scrubber, sweeping, mopping, burnishing and waxing.
- Perform carpet care and cleaning.
- Assist with the moving of light furniture and equipment.
- Complete general waste disposal and recycling.
- Perform snow shoveling in inclement weather.
- Assist with conference guest room servicing including but not limited to; maintaining linens, supplies and cleaning.
- Update and maintain cleaning logs.
General Accountabilities
- Operate within established security, health and safety regulations.
- Communicate with fellow workers, faculty, students, staff and visitors in a respectful and effective manner.
- In a position of trust, perform job assignments in an efficient and effective manner
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 3 months of related experience.
Effort
- Required to lift and carry equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs).
- Required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Required to work in awkward positions when performing cleaning duties.
Working Conditions
- Work is conducted in University owned and operated buildings and surrounding grounds.
- Work is conducted in a setting with exposure to inclement weather, dust, odours and dirt.
- Required to work independently, in teams, alone and/or in isolated work environments.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (i.e., goggles), when handling cleaning chemicals.
Supervision
-
May be required to be a day-to-day resource on work procedures to students and casual staff.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.
Interview Experience
At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.
Part-Time Custodian (Afternoons)
About the role
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Job Title
Part-Time Custodian (Afternoons)
Job ID
70196
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
06/27/2025
Job Type
Continuing
Close Date
07/06/2025
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 5, O&M
Favorite Job
Department
Custodial Services
Salary Grade/Band
Custodian and Custodian Pool
Salary Range
$20.37 - $20.37 (hourly)
Hours per Week
32
Posting Details
Schedule
Monday to Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
To a maximum of 32 hours per week
Education Level
High School Diploma or equivalent
Career Level
3-months of related experience
Job Description
THE ACCOUNTABILITIES DESCRIBED ARE REPRESENTATIVE IN NATURE AND ARE NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL JOB DUTIES. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in an assigned campus location. Following prescribed procedures, performs general cleaning duties, waste disposal, recycling and the moving of light furniture.
Representative Accountabilities
Primary Accountabilities
- Perform a variety of cleaning duties for various campus locations including but not limited to; dusting, glass cleaning, washing and disinfecting.
- Perform floor care maintenance including but not limited to; cleaning using an auto scrubber, sweeping, mopping, burnishing and waxing.
- Perform carpet care and cleaning.
- Assist with the moving of light furniture and equipment.
- Complete general waste disposal and recycling.
- Perform snow shoveling in inclement weather.
- Assist with conference guest room servicing including but not limited to; maintaining linens, supplies and cleaning.
- Update and maintain cleaning logs.
General Accountabilities
- Operate within established security, health and safety regulations.
- Communicate with fellow workers, faculty, students, staff and visitors in a respectful and effective manner.
- In a position of trust, perform job assignments in an efficient and effective manner
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 3 months of related experience.
Effort
- Required to lift and carry equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs).
- Required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Required to work in awkward positions when performing cleaning duties.
Working Conditions
- Work is conducted in University owned and operated buildings and surrounding grounds.
- Work is conducted in a setting with exposure to inclement weather, dust, odours and dirt.
- Required to work independently, in teams, alone and/or in isolated work environments.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (i.e., goggles), when handling cleaning chemicals.
Supervision
-
May be required to be a day-to-day resource on work procedures to students and casual staff.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
Employment Equity Statement
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:
- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.
Interview Experience
At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.