Department Vice-President Facilities & Operations - Facility Services
Salary range $34,923.84 to $46,046.88
Hours per week 37.5
Grade 2
Posted date August 19, 2025
Closing date September 3, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

DESCRIPTION

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of one year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeper provides cleaning, housekeeping and motel/hotel services for students in residence, University Summer Conference guests and Conference Guest Suites.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Grade 10
• Strong knowledge and experience in cleaning chemicals, stain removal, floor care, and equipment
• Good working knowledge of verbal and written English
• Previous experience in a related custodial field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in floor care and equipment, which includes carpet extraction, stain removal, buffing, stripping, waxing, etc.
• Completion of WHMIS, Biohazard Clean Up, and Safety and Fire Extinguisher training
• Ability to work independently and in direct contact with a variety of customers
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 3, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Removes garbage from common areas and washrooms, floors, etc.
• Provides maintenance to hard floor and carpeted surfaces by stripping, waxing, bonnet buffing, shampooing, extracting and performing spot removal
• Vacuums and cleans all surfaces of hallways, stairwells, lounges, and lobby walls, including furniture
• Performs heavy lifting and moving, such as rearranging and moving furniture for deep cleaning
• Removes biohazards, sanitizes contaminated areas, and cleans up vandalism as required
• Cleans and sanitizes washrooms and service centers, including sinks, shower stalls, floors, stoves, countertops, outside of refrigerators, freezers and cabinets, etc.
• Cleans vacated student residence rooms as required
• Reports safety and maintenance concerns (e.g. broken equipment, potential injury and health hazards, damage to property, vandalism, and graffiti)
• Provides hotel/motel service during the Summer Conference Season, which includes: cleaning guests rooms on a daily basis, supplying towels and linens, cleaning common areas, and washes and folds bed linen, blankets, and towels
• Provides leadership to casual summer staff