Residence Caretaker
(Full-Time Support Staff – 12 month contract)
Reporting to the Caretaker Supervisor, the Residence Caretaker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior of our residential buildings and the surrounding grounds/area, as well as installing, repairing and maintaining electrical, mechanical, building, plumbing and heating systems, equipment and components within the Student Residences. The Residence Caretaker will also assist with on campus event setup, snow removal and lawn care.
The Residence Caretaker may be required to carry a supplied phone while working to respond to any issues and may be required to travel between buildings to respond to those issues.
The Residence Caretaker will be required to work varying days and hours which will include evening and weekend hours. They may also be called in after their regularly scheduled shift for emergencies or other duties depending on the needs of the department. The Residence Caretaker will be notified in advance of any changes to the regularly scheduled shifts per Article 22 of the OPSEU Full-time Collective Agreement.
The successful candidate will have a Grade 12 Diploma and one year of relevant work experience. Electrical and mechanical experience, experience with building systems and components, WHMIS Training, CPR and First Aid Training would be considered an asset. The successful candidate must provide a negative Criminal Record Check prior to employment start date (i.e. not been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted) and a valid “G” driver’s license.
The target hiring range for this position is $24.09 to $25.70 per hour, with the ability to progress to a maximum rate of $30.50 per hour. Placement within the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., January 14, 2026.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
