Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

The Caretaker assesses and conducts cleaning/maintenance activities in order to provide a clean, safe and professionally maintained University facility under the direction of the Lead Caretaker or Building Manager.

Qualifications
Education:

- Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Experience:

- Previous institutional, hotel, or hospitality cleaning experience including the operation of cleaning equipment and use of cleaning materials

- Previous customer service experience, including maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, acknowledging and interacting with clients on a daily basis and displaying professional behavior

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the caretaking role

- In-depth understanding of tools, equipment, principles, materials, and terminology associated with the caretaking role

- Basic understanding of other functions within Facilities Management and other business units within the University community with which you interact

- Comprehensive knowledge in the current versions of all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards

- Investigate, identify, analyze and document information in written or electronic form and resolve problems

- Lift, bend, twist, turn, push, pull, walk, crouch, kneel, pinch, grasp, shovel, climb and reach repetitively.

- Ability to transport materials as well as the ability to meet the physical demands of the role

- Work well in a team environment as well as autonomously with minimal supervision

- Work in areas containing designated substances found within OH&S Act as required

- Ability to perform tasks in emergency situations

- Interpret and work from electronic/written operation instruction sheets as well as mechanical electrical and geographical drawings/maps and produce quick-sketch working diagrams

- Comprehensive electronic, oral and written communication skills

- Listen fully and respond courteously to instructions, questions and comments

- Establish a rapport with customers, leaders and peers

- Dependable and co-operative

- Ability to interact with others in positive ways which develop mutual understanding, respect and productive relationship

- Organize and order work materials, tools, and support staff in the shop and on the job site

Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference #10473 by midnight, December 3rd, 2017.

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to qualified CUPE 2361 applicants.

Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current police information record check from a police service prior to commencing employment.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.