Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

01/06/2026

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 5, O&M

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Department

Custodial Services

Salary Grade/Band

Custodian and Custodian Pool

Salary Range

$20.37 - $20.37 (hourly)

Hours per Week

40

Target Number of Openings

1

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday to Friday
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
40 hours per week

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent

Career Level

3-months of related experience

Job Description

THE ACCOUNTABILITIES DESCRIBED ARE REPRESENTATIVE IN NATURE AND ARE NOT INCLUSIVE OF ALL JOB DUTIES. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in an assigned campus location. Following prescribed procedures, performs general cleaning duties, waste disposal, recycling and the moving of light furniture.

Primary Accountabilities

• Perform a variety of cleaning duties for various campus locations including but not limited to; dusting, glass cleaning, washing and disinfecting.
• Perform floor care maintenance including but not limited to; cleaning using an auto scrubber, sweeping, mopping, burnishing and waxing.
• Perform carpet care and cleaning.
• Assist with the moving of light furniture and equipment.
• Complete general waste disposal and recycling.
• Perform snow shoveling in inclement weather.
• Assist with conference guest room servicing including but not limited to; maintaining linens, supplies and cleaning.
• Update and maintain cleaning logs.

General Accountabilities

• Operate within established security, health and safety regulations.
• Communicate with fellow workers, faculty, students, staff and visitors in a respectful and effective manner.
• In a position of trust, perform job assignments in an efficient and effective manner.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: 3-months of related experience

Effort

• Required to lift and carry equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs).
• Required to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Required to work in awkward positions when performing cleaning duties.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in University owned and operated buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Work is conducted in a setting with exposure to inclement weather, dust, odours and dirt.
• Required to work independently, in teams, alone and/or in isolated work environments.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (i.e., goggles), when handling cleaning chemicals.

Supervision

• May be required to be a day-to-day resource on work procedures to students and casual staff.

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+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

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.

Interview Experience

At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.