Custodian – UBC Aquatic Centre

at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Listed on EduAtlas: live school vacancies from schools’ own careers pages and public job services. Apply on ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com. 2 similar posts in Canada.

Salary

Not given in the advert

Closing date

Open until filled

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Site, facilities and transport
A support post, not a teaching post.

First seen

10 November 2026, on a public job listing

ApplySave

On ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com · Send it by: WhatsApp · LinkedIn · Email · X

See 9 more vacancies at University of British Columbia

Find posts like this from Claude: add EduAtlas to Claude.

The advert

Job Title

Custodian - UBC Aquatic Centre

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Hourly - Service Worker - Aquatic Ctr

Job Family Group

Staff - Union

Department

Custodians | Athletics and Recreation

Compensation Range

$25.46 - $26.81 CAD Hourly

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 24, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

Please note, we are posting for two (2) vacancies for the Part-Time hourly positions that have weekend and weekday morning and evening availability.

Please note that this is a Part-Time position and hours for this position may vary based on business needs.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

UBC Aquatic Centre custodial staff carrying out cleaning and service work in the UBC Aquatic Centre. Custodial staff are required to observe safe working conditions and habits. The incumbent works from oral and written instructions, schedules, and specific requirements which will be of a daily and periodic nature. Work is performed following safe work procedures and in close proximity to patrons during facility operating hours.

The Aquatic Centre is open from early morning to late evening seven days a week. Custodial shifts include daytime and evening shifts on weekdays and weekends.

Organizational Status

Athletics & Recreation (A&R) is a department within the VP Students portfolio, with a strong focus on creating an exceptional UBC student experience. The A&R Department has a team of approximately 100 employees, and is led by a strong cross-unit management team. It services over 20,000 students through recreational programming, 25 varsity teams, 17 competitive club teams, along with thousands of members of the UBC community.

Work Performed

• Dusts, sweeps, mops, washes, vacuums, strips, polishes, shampoos, disinfects and scrubs, as applicable, all surfaces of floors, walls, fixtures, furniture and appliances in various areas of buildings, operating light or heavy-duty hand or power operated cleaning equipment in the performance of duties, as required.

• Maintains adequate level of cleaning supplies and equipment according to instructions and work assigned; requests and receives materials and equipment as needed and ensures relevant equipment is in good operating condition.

• Cleans up spillages and spot washes and disinfects floor surfaces where spillages occur or as requested.

• Cleans the interior and exterior of windows, other glass surfaces and shades. Replenishes materials, such as toilet paper, soap in dispensers, paper towels and sanitary products according to need.

• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks and related outdoor areas and clears snow when required.

• Collects garbage and waste, empties waste receptacles and deposits in containers or at pick up points.

• Reports any unusual circumstances related to building security; ensures that doors and windows are properly secured, assists in emergencies such as evacuation of persons from buildings, etc., as directed.

• Move objects weighing 50 pounds or more long distances (more than 20 feet). May be required to re-arrange, move and set up furniture or equipment.

• Carries out cleaning and service work in such areas as main entrance lobby, office areas, boardroom, all washrooms, shower rooms, change rooms, pool deck and adjacent areas (guard room, wet classroom, on deck offices), viewing area, mezzanine, hallways and other designated areas.

• Performs minor maintenance and repairs including such tasks as unplugging toilets, hammering in nails, hanging pictures, drapes and blinds, oiling hinges and locks, changing light bulbs, tightening screws on fixtures, minor furniture repairs and adjustments, replacing door stops, adjusting door closures, removing broken glass from windows, removing and cleaning light fixtures, changing broken switch and wall plug covers etc.

• Submits reports regarding maintenance or repairs needed to buildings and utilities and report signs of failure or abuse of fixtures and furnishings.

• Attends to guest requests and their needs as appropriate.

• Carries out any other related duties and necessary in keeping with the requirements and qualifications for the job.

About University of British Columbia

Type

University

Other vacancies at University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia: full school record · More vacancies in Canada

Linked to this school by its name and place in the advert.