Overview
Custodial and Ground Worker Jobs in Brantford at Wilfrid Laurier University
Date: Apr 24, 2024
Location: Brantford, CA
Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Department: Facilities and Asset Management
Job Type: Continuing
Full-time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)
Campus: Brantford
Reports to: Associate Director, Custodial & Environmental Services
Employee Group: FOG
Application Deadline: 05/01/2024
Requisition ID: 7471
Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.
Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton. The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics. Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities. Laurier’s Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.
Position Summary
The Custodial/Maintenance person is responsible for a variety of duties related to the cleaning and upkeep of the University’s buildings and fixtures. A responsive, community focused approach is required to ensure that facilities are maintained at an optimal level. This position exists to provide a clean, orderly, safe and functional facility that will aid in the stability of maintaining higher educational proficiency.
Accountabilities
Perform custodial duties necessary to keep assigned building and facilities clean and in a desirable
condition:
Cleans, dusts and mops using either a wet or dry mop
Polishes floors, walls, windows, furniture, washrooms and fixtures in the building
Empties waste containers and recycling bins, removes waste from building to outside containers
Vacuums carpets and removes garbage from floors and fixtures (this may include the use of
heavy carpet cleaning equipment.)
Cleaning residence rooms and completing conference turnovers as directed
Snow removal around entrance ways, lawn maintenance, unloading and transferring of supplies
and equipment, moving and re-arranging furniture and equipment
Clean light fixtures; replace lights, bulbs, and fluorescent tubes as necessary;
Move, arrange, and set up classroom and office equipment, supplies, and furniture; inventory
equipment and furniture at site locations; set up rooms for meetings, assembly, university events,
etc
Requests supplies in a timely manner to ensure adequate levels are maintained at all times
Compliance and understanding of procedures relating to infection control and effective cleaning
methods
The safe handling of chemical to avoid either personal injury, exposure to others or damage to
equipment
Performs other duties as required
Performs Maintenance functions for the facilities:
Complies with all university policies and procedures and with all applicable provincial and federal laws and regulations (WHMIS and OHSA)
Maintenance of light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. This may involve working on ladders
Reports infractions of regulations and policies to the Area Manager: Custodial Services; examples are non-compliance with the fire code, environmental health and safety policies and student behaviour which may lead to accidents or injuries
Reports required repairs to facilities and equipment to the Area Manager: Custodial Services
Responsible for opening and closing the building(s) as required
Maintains grounds including but limited to weeding, parking lot maintenance, landscaping and snow removal as required
Installation of parking signs
Performs minor maintenance duties to the campus facilities (example, drywall patching and painting)
Other duties as required.
Working Conditions
Ability to perform physical tasks involving heavy lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, climbing, shovelling
Working on ladders
Reading labels and instructions
Following required codes
Operating equipment
Repetition of duties
Sporadic discourtesy
Maintaining schedule during harsh weather
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in custodial duties
Knowledge of the safe application of chemicals and products used in cleaning and sanitizing
General knowledge of the techniques, tools and materials used in performing custodial tasks.
An understanding of WHIMIS
Team work – ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision. Shares information with team members. Is collaborative in dealing with students, faculty, staff and fellow employees
Receptive to change – can adapt to changing circumstances. Makes suggestions for improvement
Respects diversity- treats others with respect. Is understanding. Avoids unnecessary conflict
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Health and Safety Experience an asset
Flexibility to work weekends as required
Opportunities available to volunteer to participate in the on-call rotation
Compensation:
Rate of Pay: $24.56 per hour
Hours of Work: This is a full time, Continuing position. Tehe normal hours of work are Sunday to Thursday 05:00 am – 11:30 am.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates who have a combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position while demonstrating Laurier’s Employee Success Factors.
Equity, diversity and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values and central to the Laurier Strategy. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity & Accessibility. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Contact information can be found at careers.wlu.ca/content/How-to-apply/
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system. All applications must be submitted online. Please note, a resume and cover letter will be required in electronic form.
Title: Custodial and Ground Worker
Company: Wilfrid Laurier University
Location: Brantford
