About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.
We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
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Job Summary
People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and do research at Queen’s University. The Custodial Support Services Team in Facilities supports their success by providing a clean, safe, and healthy environment. But that is not all! The Custodial Support Services Team plays an important role as ambassadors for the university. Their daily contact with students, faculty, staff and visitors helps the university to be a welcoming and friendly place.

Facilities is now hiring two (2) full-time continuing Caretaker - Blue Team Specialists to join the Custodial Support Services Team. Blue Team Specialists primarily clean staff areas such as, offices, meeting rooms, reception areas, and lunchrooms. Blue Team Specialists work 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. In addition to competitive wages that increase with service, Caretakers may be eligible for shift premiums and a wide range of other employee programs such as; pension, benefits, work wear, tuition support, childcare support plan, and a variety of other work/life wellness programs.

If you have the qualities of a successful Caretaker and meet the minimum qualifications, take the first step and apply now!
Job Description

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
• Support the Facilities mission to proudly build, maintain and improve campus facilities to create a safe and welcoming environment in support of teaching, learning and research
• Embrace the values of Facilities: Professional, Respectful and Responsible, Integrity, Dependable, Effective and Efficient

Minimum Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent with the ability to read and write in 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 the point of view of others
• 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 physically capable of performing the above-noted duties.*

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment in and near assigned buildings
• Sweep, vacuum, dust-mop, damp-mop, spot clean, wash walls and remove garbage in the following areas:
• Vestibules/Entrances
• Lobbies
• Corridors
• Elevators
• Escalators
• Stairwells (Primary & Secondary)
• Cafeterias
• Move furniture
• Operate a variety of floor machinery

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca .


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