Employment Posting:
Caretaker

Employment Type:
Full-time Support Staff
Job Description:
Closing Date:

Caretaker

 (Full-Time Support Staff - 12 month)

Reporting to the Caretaker Supervisor, the Caretaker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the interior and the exterior of various Nipissing University buildings and surrounding grounds/area. 

The Caretaker will be required to work evening hours, which may include weekend work. The Caretaker may also be called in after their regularly scheduled shift for emergencies or other duties and/or needs. The hours of work may rotate and be flexible depending on the needs of the department.  The Caretaker will be notified in advance of any changes to the regularly scheduled shifts.

The successful candidate will possess a grade 12 Diploma, combined with one year of relevant work experience. Electrical and mechanical experience, experience with building systems and components, WHMIS Training, and 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).

A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents. Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. 


Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter, from Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as LGBTQ2+, and visible minorities.

First consideration of candidates is given in accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement.  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 an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please email access@nipissingu.ca.