Job ID

78636

Job Title

Custodian (Days)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/09/14

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

2026/09/23

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 5, O&M;

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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

1

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

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Career Level

6 months of related experience

Facility Services is currently seeking a Custodian to support operations within McMaster’s Nuclear Reactor Building . This is a highly specialized environment that requires strict adherence to safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and security standards. The role will involve a comprehensive screening process, including a police records check, reference verification, mandatory training, and successful completion of assessments as required by external regulatory authorities.

As part of Facility Services’ Custodial team, this position plays an important role in maintaining clean, safe, and well-functioning facilities that support the research and operations of our campus community.

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.

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, 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.
- Perform carpet care and cleaning using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Assist with the setup, relocation, and movement of furniture and equipment to support operational or event needs.
- Conduct post-construction and post-disaster recovery cleaning, including re-cleaning settled surfaces, cleaning interior and exterior windows, and assisting with safety measures such as signage and barriers to maintain safe, accessible spaces.
- Complete general waste disposal and recycling in accordance with University sustainability practices.
- Perform snow removal and salting functions during inclement weather and maintain snow logs.
- Update and maintain cleaning logs and checklists to support quality assurance and compliance with University standards.
- Assist with tasks related to guest room or temporary accommodation including maintaining supplies and performing detailed cleaning, as applicable.

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, team-oriented 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+.

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 (phone hidden) 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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