Custodian 2 - Night Shift

About the role

The University Recreation facilities need a reliable night‑shift custodian to keep the environment clean, sanitary, and welcoming for students and staff. This full‑time position works from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, performing routine manual cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Clean restrooms, offices, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, hallways and other assigned areas using sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting and polishing techniques (approximately 40% of time).
• Empty trash and recycling containers, transport waste to outdoor receptacles, and decontaminate containers as required (about 35%).
• Operate cleaning equipment such as wet/dry vacuums, carpet extractors, bathroom cleaning machines, floor polishers and floor cleaners (about 10%).
• Mix and blend cleaning solutions to manufacturer‑recommended concentrations.
• Maintain documentation for fund expenditures, report safety concerns promptly, and participate in department teamwork and university events (about 10%).
• Unlock and lock assigned areas, manage keys according to departmental procedures.

Required profile

• Ability to work the night shift (10 pm – 6:30 am) consistently.
• Physical stamina to perform manual cleaning tasks and lift equipment.
• Attention to safety, with willingness to report hazards and follow safety guidelines.
• Reliability in handling keys and securing assigned areas.

Required skills

• Operation of wet/dry vacuums.
• Use of carpet extractors.
• Handling of bathroom cleaning machines.
• Use of floor polishers and floor cleaners.
• Mixing and blending of cleaning solutions according to manufacturer instructions.