Caretaker I, Residence Services

Job ID:                        UNIFOR-23-05

Job Title:                    Caretaker I

Department:            Residence Services

Campus:                     Thunder Bay, ON

Status:                        Full Time, Permanent

Job Category:            UNIFOR

Date Posted:              July 17, 2023

Closing Date:            July 31, 2023

Why Lakehead University?

Thunder Bay is one of Canada’s top emerging cities. Here you will find a mix of modern city living and the best of nature – all on your doorstep. Thunder Bay provides small city affordability, big city opportunities and the bonus of a superior lifestyle. When it comes to location, nature and cost of living, Thunder Bay is one of the best places to live in Canada. For more on the vibrant city of Thunder Bay, visit thunderbay.ca.

At Lakehead University we challenge the conventional to provide a university experience that’s far from ordinary.  Your unique ideas will be respected and encouraged.  Join our thriving academic community where you can make a real difference through innovation and collaboration.

Lakehead is a comprehensive University with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research.  In 2022, for the third year in a row, Lakehead University was included in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under 10,000 students. Maclean’s has once again included Lakehead University among Canada’s top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine’s 2023 University Rankings.

Hours of Work

Wednesday - Friday - 11am - 7pm and Saturday - Sunday - 8am - 4pm.  When required, hours of work and location may be modified to suit the needs of the University.

Job Duties

• Clean and maintain cleanliness standards in student housing.
• Participate in the moving and setup of furniture and equipment for Residence and Food

& Conference • Services functions on and off campus based on Action Sheets and Work

Orders provided by Food & Conference Services.

• Maintain conference locations on and off campus, outdoors or indoors, which could include

cleaning and movement of tables, chairs, conference equipment, refuse containers etc.

• Maintain inventories of supplies.
• Complete housekeeping turnovers for hotel/suite style accommodations.
• Clean and sanitize washrooms and replenish supplies as required.
• Dust and/or wash furnishings, desks, fixtures, walls, windows, conference equipment etc.
• Remove refuse and garbage from Residence buildings and conference set up locations,

clean waste containers and disposal units.

• Promptly report fire, vandalism, and other matters of an irregular nature to supervisor or to Security. 
• Participate in minor work tasks relative to the maintenance and repair of University buildings, equipment and furniture and complete Residence Housekeeping work orders.
• Replace burned out lamps in Residence areas as required.
• Report all major hazards, repairs or alterations and service malfunctions for assignment to

the appropriate department.

• Maintain floors by mopping, vacuuming, washing, stripping and waxing using appropriate equipment.
• Participate in the removal of snow/ice from assigned building entrances and emergency exits.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS Regulation, other health and safety related legislation and standards and with such workplace practices as outlined by the immediate supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Experience in custodial, use of small hand tools.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s licence of the appropriate class, with a good driving record.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling heavy objects (occasionally over 100 lbs.), working at heights (scaffolding and ladders – may involve heights above 20 feet), awkward positions, kneeling, and performing overhead work.
• General knowledge of recognized practices and safe work habits and techniques employed in  custodial work.
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and other health and safety related legislation and standards.
• Ability to operate the appropriate machinery for the position (e.g. wet/dry vacuums, carpet extractors, buffing machines, auto scrubbers, etc.).
• Aptitude for general maintenance functions (checking and cleaning connections, filling batteries, etc).

Ability to deal courteously with staff, students and the general public. 

• Proven good work record, attendance and punctuality.

A conditional offer of employment will be extended to the successful applicant. On evidence that a candidate is able to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the job, as determined through the completion of a pre-employment screening, a final offer of employment will be extended to the candidate. The screening will be based on the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) of the job.

What do We Offer?

This position offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to this Google Form and attaching your cover

letter and resume in word or PDF format.

If you are experiencing any issues with the Google Form, please email careers@lakeheadu.ca for assistance.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.  Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements