Residence Caretaker

Position Overview

Full‑time support staff – 12‑month contract. Reporting to the Caretaker Supervisor, the Residence Caretaker cleans and maintains the interior and exterior of residential buildings and surrounding grounds, installs, repairs and maintains electrical, mechanical, building, plumbing and heating systems, equipment and components within the Student Residences, and assists with on‑campus event set‑up, snow removal and lawn care.

• Clean and maintain interior and exterior of residential buildings and grounds.
• Install, repair and maintain electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating systems and equipment.
• Assist with on‑campus event set‑up, snow removal and lawn care.
• Respond to issues using a supplied phone and travel between buildings as needed.
• Work varying days and hours, including evenings, weekends and emergency calls.

• Grade 12 diploma and at least one year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical work, building systems and components; WHMIS, CPR and First Aid training are assets.
• Ability to provide a negative Criminal Record Check before employment start date.
• Valid “G” driver’s licence.
• Schedule flexibility to accommodate varying shifts and potential emergency duties.

The target hiring range is $24.09 to $25.70 per hour, with potential to progress to a maximum rate of $30.50 per hour based on market conditions, internal equity, and candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Please submit a letter of application and resume in one document, via email to  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 internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Only those 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 2

SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Applicants must indicate whether they are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

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. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the hiring process. Contact Human Resources at