ID: 20283
Caretaker, Residences
Queen's University - Kingston, ON
Education/Training/Certifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required
• Ability to speak, read and write in basic English (Level 4 Canadian Language Benchmark for applicants whose first language is not English)
• Willingness and ability to understand and follow instructions
• Mechanical skills to clean and set up equipment like a floor cleaning machine
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment that respects and embraces diversity and inclusion
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence
• Willingness and ability to work with people at all levels (e.g., front-line staff, managers, senior administrators, etc.)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must be capable of performing the job duties noted below
Position Requirements
Successful Caretakers:
• Follow all appropriate safety practices
• Show good work habits
• Commit to client satisfaction – you care that your work is done well
• Respect diversity and promote inclusion in our workplace
• Learn and practice new skills
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Are courteous and caring while creating a safe and welcoming environment for members of the university community, conference organizers, students, and guests
• Embrace our values: Professional, Respectful and Responsible, Integrity, Dependable, Effective, and Efficient
Major Responsibilities:
• Daily cleaning and maintaining of residence buildings in a homelike environment during the academic year including cleaning rooms, halls, stairwells, kitchens common rooms, and washrooms and during    conference season, which also includes bed making
• Clean and sanitize washrooms, fixtures, and fittings
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets and upholstery
• Sweep, dust-mop, and damp mop all floor surfaces
• Strip, seal, wax, and spray buff all floors
• Operate a variety of floor machinery
• Collect garbage, clean glass and walls and move furniture
• Report losses damages, repairs and infractions of residence regulations
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment in the residence buildings
* The University has policies in place to support its employees with disabilities, including an Accommodation in the Workplace Policy and a policy on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee’s accessibility needs due to disability.
Type of Job: Permanent Full-Time,
Hourly Wage/Salary: To be discussed
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8am-4pm Wed-Sun)
Closes: Jan 23, 2023
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