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Caretaker I
Lakehead University —Thunder Bay, ON
- $24.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Hotel
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Caretaker I

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
5 days ago

Skills

WHMIS Certification
Experience working with Indigenous peoples
Sanitation
Workplace safety policies
Workplace hazardous materials information systems
Cleaning and grounds maintenance experience
Cleaning and sanitation experience
Residential cleaning
Custodial experience
Cleaning and debris removal
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
Facilities maintenance
Driving Licence

Full job description

Residence

Thunder Bay

Full-time

Permanent

Overview

The caretaker, who reports to the Residence Services Manager is responsible for providing support across Residence Services through general maintenance, cleaning, and housekeeping duties. This position helps maintain a clean, safe, functional and welcoming environment for students, staff, conference guests and visitors by supporting the day-to-day operation of residence and conference facilities. The Caretaker performs custodial, housekeeping, event setup, and general maintenance tasks while ensuring work is completed in accordance with established procedures, health and safety legislations, and University Standards.

Responsibilities

Participate in the setup, movement, maintenance and cleanup of furniture, equipment and conference locations for Residence and Conference Services functions, indoors and outdoors, on and off Campus based on Action Sheets and Work Orders.
Perform housekeeping turnovers for hotel/suite-style accommodations and complete custodial duties including cleaning, dusting, washing and sanitizing Residence and conference spaces, replenishing supplies, removing refuse and maintaining waste containers and disposal units.
Promptly report fire, vandalism, major hazards, repairs, alterations, service malfunctions for assignment and other matters of an irregular nature to supervisor or security personnel.
Perform general building maintenance including replacing burned-out lamps, maintaining floors using appropriate equipment, and assisting with snow and ice removal from assigned entrances and emergency exits.
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS Regulation, applicable health and health and safety related legislation and standards and with such workplace practices as outlined by the immediate supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience in custodial work, including knowledge of recognized custodial practices, safe work habits and techniques.
Must have a good work record, including reliability, attendance and punctuality.
Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including heavy manual work, working at heights, and carrying out general maintenance functions and equipment maintenance.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have current WHMIS training (or must successfully complete training during trial/probation period) and familiarity with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other applicable health and safety legislation and standards.
Ability to maintain a professional image and deal courteously with staff, students, clients and the general public.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.

Benefits Information

Why Lakehead

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 11:59pm

Salary:

$24.63 per hour

Contact Information:

[email protected]

Reference Number:

Unifor-26-06

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 11:59pm

Salary:

$24.63 per hour

Yes, eligible for benefits

Contact Information:

[email protected]

Reference Number:

Unifor-26-06

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