Department: PR Business Operations
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1334
Temporary full-time from 04/10/2026 to 08/28/2026
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent
Initial Shift Assignment: Night - Sunday - Thursday, 10:30pm - 7:00am
Number of Positions: 1
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
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*This role is for nights but training will be on days with a transfer (with notice) to nights.*
General Purpose
Custodial Services seeks an enthusiastic self-starter to perform the role of Truck Mount operator. Reporting to the Supervisor, Custodial Services, the Truck Mount Operator is responsible for performing specialized carpet cleaning services, responding to floods and cleaning as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Truck Mount Operator maintains a variety of different flooring by sweeping, mopping, pressure cleaning, and steam cleaning. They safely will operate a variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to carpet cleaners and floor scrubbers. In addition, they will provide specialized cleaning services by washing, dusting, pressure cleaning and scrubbing fixtures, equipment, walls, doors and glass.
The Truck Mount Operator may be required to perform custodial duties associated with equivalent or lower custodial classifications such as collecting and disposal of garbage, vacuuming, dusting and wet mopping floors; maintaining washroom facilities and floors; operating a wide variety of manual and automated custodial equipment; and other associated duties as assigned, in a wide variety of environments at our main campus in Guelph.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum Grade 10 education (Grade 12 preferred), more than six months experience with carpet cleaning equipment and over six months experience as a Custodian 4 at the University of Guelph. A valid G license is also required. Successful candidates must have good communication skills, be committed to work both independently and as a member of a team.
In your role as a Truck Mount Operator, you may be required to use various hazardous workplace materials such as environmentally safe and chemical cleaning products. You may be required to operate powered/non-powered equipment and tools, including vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms, etc. Routine physical activities include standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, and carrying light objects comfortably (less than 25 pounds. Candidates must physically be able to repeatedly conduct the diverse range of motions required for a wide variety of cleaning functions. May be exposed to biohazardous materials, including bodily fluids, vomit, urine, blood etc., requiring appropriate handling and disposal.
Working at the University of Guelph means you’ll be joining an organization that is dedicated to your continued growth and development. Employees may be able to access the University’s extensive health and dental plan, scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependents, substantial vacation and holiday provisions, on-site childcare, university pension plan, subsidized athletic facility membership, confidential counseling services through the University’s Employee & Family Assistance Program as well as subsidized transit (*subject to meeting eligibility criteria and program availability).
Applicants from off campus will be expected to provide an acceptable criminal reference check at her/his own expense if selected as the successful candidate.
The incumbent may be required to work all custodial shifts, including weekends, afternoons, and nights, as required, and assigned.
Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10846178
Classification: CUPE Band 4
0-3 Month Rate: $30.47 per hour
Job Rate: $32.07 per hour
Vacancy: Consequential
Work Location: Main Campus
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 06/03/2026
Close Date: 06/10/2026
