Service Worker Caretaking - 120 Days Temp
Date Posted: 08/25/2026

Req ID: 49963

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description
Under general supervision, works according to detailed procedures in cleaning and custodial duties, may assist in other maintenance duties.

Typical Duties

cleans and dusts furniture, floors, hallways, stairways and ledges, using authorized and appropriate materials and equipment including heavy duty electric buffers, automatic floor machines, large dust mops, vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning equipment and other cleaning equipment

reconditions floors as required

including stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, spray buffing, buffing, sealing and other related floor care duties

regularly cleans washrooms, including sinks, walls and partitions, toilets, urinals, mirrors, floors, metal fixtures, plumbing fixtures and faucets

collects litter from floors and waste/compost from receptacles, empties into janitor cart, removes garbage/recycling from buildings and deposits into waste bins or compactors

cleans carpets as required

removes spots/stains from surfaces as required

washes windows and walls including partition glass

moves and resets furniture when necessary, in order to complete work

makes beds for residence guests in residence operations when necessary

cleans blackboards, whiteboards and other writing surfaces as directed

replenishes supplies as required

replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and sanitizers to receptacles within washrooms and utility kitchens and other areas as required





changes light bulbs and cleans fixtures as required

clears exterior entrance ways of buildings of debris and garbage

cleans exterior entrance pads and podiums using power washing equipment

assists in snow removal when necessary

may periodically assist with set-ups for special events and exams

cleans escalators and elevator interior and exterior

locks and unlocks doors as directed

and other related duties as required

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

Education: Completion of tenth grade or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: One year of related work experience is desirable.

Other: Physical ability to perform duties described and to use indicated equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).

***** THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR 120 DAYS ONLY *****

Working Hours:
SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY; 4:00PM TO 12:30AM

Closing Date: 09/02/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea: CUPE Tmp L3261

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule: Full time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate -- $25.96

Job Category: Facilities/Ancillary Services

Diversity Statement




The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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📌 Service Worker Caretaking - 120 Days Temp (Ontario)
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