Housekeeper, Ancillary Services

Position Overview

Residence Housekeeping within Acnillary Services is currently seeking a Recurring Part-time Housekeeper.

Position reports to the Housekeeping Manager and supervised in-scope by the Housekeeping Lead Hand. The Housekeeper will create and maintain a healthy and clean environment in a designated area in the University of Calgary Residence complex. Peak periods occur throughout the months of April to September. Work hours may be extended periodically as there are time pressures for turning over the work during the end of April and the end of August. This position requires standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, talking, hearing, seeing, learning, problem solving, and interacting with others throughout the workday. Regular attendance is essential.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Full range of cleaning duties for all rooms, including washrooms, hallways, stairwells, building entrances, and elevator area.
• Clean (sweep, strip, dust, scrub, mop, wash or vacuum), polish or wax floors, carpets, walls, windows, woodwork, furniture, plumbing fixtures, and equipment in all Residence Facilities
• Collect and dispose of trash, recyclables and other wastes.
• Provide washrooms with soap, paper products and other necessary supplies and to observe and report unusual situations on property and grounds.
• Operate buffers, wet/dry vacuums and floor scrubbing machines, carpet extractors and pressure washers (with proper orientation).
• Report on safety issues and the need for maintenance repairs and to clean and maintain tools and equipment after use.
• Regular communication with the Residence Life staff regarding cleanliness concerns.
• Communicating move out procedures to the residents.
• Assisting the Housekeeping Coordinator with an inspection of the Residence Complex once a semester.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School graduation diploma or equivalent work experience.
  • Basic mathematics knowledge is necessary.
  • Oral and written English language abilities are required.
• Understanding of and experience with cleaning products and machinery.
• Builds good working relationships and demonstrates the ability to work successfully as part of a team.
• Proven ability to provide resident centered customer service.
• Demonstrates efficiency in completing tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to lift, pull, push, grasp and bend while lifting up to 50lbs. Repetitive motions for an extended duration of time are required.

Application Deadline: February 23, 2024

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the General Job Family, Phase 3.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities , and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.