Part Time Custodian

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders, and citizens for the common good.

CUE campus is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of over 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and our excellence in teaching. Our small classes and diverse student population provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and management. Our vision is to become Canada’s pre-eminent small university.

CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.

Concordia University of Edmonton is looking for a Part Time Hourly Custodian to join the team! Reporting to the Manager, Custodial & Security Services, the Custodian is responsible for the day-to-day custodial maintenance of the university by maintaining building appearance and acceptable cleaning standards. This includes being responsible for maintaining a standard of excellence and demonstrating how to work efficiently without sacrificing quality. The Custodian will ensure that the University Policies and Procedures, Custodial Operating Procedures, and Occupational Health and Safety standards are being followed on shift.

This position is a temporary, hourly position starting Immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Daily cleaning of public areas, classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, dorms, and classrooms.
• Event cleaning for conferences, meetings, and student / staff events.
• Operation of floor machinery.
• Washroom cleaning, sweeping, moping, washing walls, etc.
• Shampooing/extraction cleaning of carpet & upholstery
• Stripping and waxing of floors
• Maintaining restrooms supplies.
• Ensuring corridors are neat and clean keeping all fire exits clear of all material.
• Maintaining cleanliness of storage areas
• Ensuring proper operation of assigned equipment to ensure safety and effective operation and minimize repairs.
• Working in a cooperative manner with other members of the custodial team as well as other departments.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety considered an asset
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail
• Ability to see cleaning needs and executing with minimal guidance
• Ability to work shift work.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time. Able to lift at least 50Lbs.

Education and Qualifications:

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Able to pass a criminal record and background check.
• Minimum one (1) year recent custodial experience is ideal.
• Building Service Worker or Basic Custodial Technician Certification training would be considered an asset.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• A valid class 5 Alberta Driver License to drive University vehicles is an asset.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, WHMIS would be considered an asset.

Closing Date: Application review will commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.