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Service Worker I-Casual

@ University of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

University of Victoria is hiring a casual per diem Service Worker I to perform janitorial cleaning and upkeep of university buildings and facilities. The work involves constant mobility, bending, lifting and reaching, plus light maintenance and supply stocking. The posting requires demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning tools, materials and methods.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean and disinfect washrooms, floors, furniture and surfaces
  • Empty and dispose of waste containers
  • Move furniture and equipment as required
  • Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment
  • Report facilities in need of repair

Requirements summary:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning tools and methods
  • Formal training or on-the-job cleaning experience

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Employer posting date
2026-08-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, School
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none

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Job description

Job Summary

Performs janitorial work necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings and facilities which involves constant mobility, bending, lifting and reaching. Cleans and maintains all surfaces of furniture, furnishings, floors, walls and other surfaces. Moves furniture and equipment when required. Clears and cleans waste containers and properly disposes material. Cleans glass surfaces not requiring the use of scaffolds or safety devices. Cleans, disinfects and provides supplies for washrooms. Operates all manner of hand and power tools and performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment. Requests supplies and materials as required and stores for ready use. Reports furniture, fixtures and other facilities in need of repair. Maintains high standard of cleanliness, sanitation and safety and assists in maintaining security of facilities, in assigned areas. Other related duties as required, including occasional operation of light truck in performance of above duties.

Job Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques used in building cleaning, gained either through on-the-job experience or completion of formal training.

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