Job ID
75693
Job Title
Custodian (Day Shift - South Team)
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
2026/04/24
Job Type
Continuing
Close Date
2026/05/05
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 5, O&M
Favorite Job
Department
Custodial Services
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Custodian, Grounds & Logist 3
Salary Range
$22.99 - $22.99 (hourly)
Job Code
104929
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Target Number of Openings
3
Hours per Week
40
Posting Details
Schedule
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
40 hours per week
Education Level
High School Diploma or equivalent
Career Level
6-months of related experience
Anticipated Start Date
May 25th, 2026
The Facility Services department supports the academic mission of McMaster, its cutting-edge research, and world-class teaching and learning. Our team does this by developing innovative spaces to study, research, and work and by keeping our campus safe, clean, well-maintained, and beautiful. Our team of approximately 400 professionals is the primary caretaker of the university's physical environment and is one of the largest teams on campus. Our 400 dedicated professionals take pride in delivering quality and reliable services that support the University’s world-renowned teaching and research. The team is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 69 buildings, encompassing approximately 8.5 million square feet of space and about 377 acres of land. The team also supports other entities such as Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) and others. Facility Services operates 24/7, oversees more than 50 active construction projects at any given time, and manages over 12,000 service requests each year.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within assigned University facilities. This position performs a range of cleaning and maintenance tasks, waste and recycling removal, and furniture movement. The Custodian follows established cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and organizational standards to ensure high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, and operational effectiveness are maintained for all users of University spaces.
Representative Accountabilities
Primary Accountabilities
- Perform a variety of cleaning tasks including but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, glass cleaning, surface disinfecting, and washroom sanitation, following established health and safety protocols.
- Perform floor care maintenance, including sweeping, mopping, burnishing, waxing, and operating powered cleaning equipment.
General Accountabilities
- Operate within established security, health and safety regulations to ensure a safe and secure environment for all campus residents and guests.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with fellow workers, faculty, students, staff and visitors fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
- Adhere to assigned work schedules as directed by both oral and written guidelines
- Demonstrate behaviour consistent with organizational values including while delivering high-quality work in a safe, collaborative and customer-focused manner
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 6 months of related experience.
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+.
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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.
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