
The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging is a research center at McMaster University focused on aging optimization. It pursues this goal through interdisciplinary teams that work with older adults and key stakeholders. The institute leverages platforms like the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal and collaborates with the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging. Its work spans biology and behavior, aging-related mobility, and health outcomes to reduce costs and improve well-being. The initiative aims to impact Canadian aging populations at scale through education, research collaboration, and public-facing resources.

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging is a research center at McMaster University focused on aging optimization. It pursues this goal through interdisciplinary teams that work with older adults and key stakeholders. The institute leverages platforms like the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal and collaborates with the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging. Its work spans biology and behavior, aging-related mobility, and health outcomes to reduce costs and improve well-being. The initiative aims to impact Canadian aging populations at scale through education, research collaboration, and public-facing resources.
Job ID
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Job Title
Custodian Manager (Nights)
73335
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
12/09/2025
Job Type
Continuing
Close Date
01/12/2026
Employee Group
TMG
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Department
Custodial Services
Salary Grade/Band
Band J
Salary Range
$69652.00 - $104478.00 (annual)
Hours per Week
35
Target Number of Openings
1
Posting Details
Schedule
Sundays to Thursdays, 35 hours per week, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Education Level
Secondary school diploma, Post-secondary education is an asset.
Career Level
Minimum 10-years related experience in custodial services or comparable field.
Job Description
At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff, and to foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster’s profile and stature have evolved to one of the Top 70 Universities in the World and we are recognized as Canada’s Most Research-Intensive University. McMaster is also recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers for the past 6 years.
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 does this essential work both on our campus, which includes 55 buildings on 300 acres, also on our multiple off-site locations, which include 11 buildings.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Custodial, Grounds, Logistics and Mail Services, the Custodian Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of our Custodial Services team working the night shift (Sundays to Thursdays, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.). The Manager will ensure that the team provides high quality service to our customers along with promoting the mission, vision and values of the Facility Service department and McMaster University.
Accountabilities
The position will manage the daily operations of the Custodial Services unit including but not limited to the following:
Planning
Team Supervised
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Knowledge/Skills
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
McMaster we believe in the ongoing cultivation of human potential, leveraging the diverse talents of our employees and recognizing that everyone has the opportunity to be a leader in their own role. McMaster’s core leadership capabilities are designed to nurture employee engagement through best people practices. All leaders will demonstrate these leadership capabilities:
Takes a Strategic Approach
Communicates and Collaborates
Drives Results
Champions Change and Innovation
Develops People
Invests in Relationships
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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Interview Experience
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