Facilities & Desk Services
Student Desk Clerk
Are you looking for a part time job for the Fall and Winter semesters, and want shifts that work around your class schedule?
We are looking for individuals that have a passion for customer service and thrive in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment!
Employment Dates: Monday August 18th, 2025 – Friday, May 1, 2026
Starting Wage: $17.20/hour
Requirements:
- Must be a registered student at the University of Guelph
- Available to work up to 24 hours per week
- Proficiency Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Previous experience in customer service environments preferred
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Previous experience in customer service roles
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, midnights, evenings, days, and statutory holidays
- Knowledge of the University campus, University website, and Student Housing Services
- Familiarity with University resources available to students and guests
- Ability to react quickly and demonstrate problem-solving skills in challenging situations
Application Instructions:
- Application Deadline: Monday June 16, 2025
- If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact us at deskschd@uoguelph.ca
Summer Bedmaking Team - Job Descripton
Applications are now closed for this position. Check back later!
Are you looking for a summer position where you can develop practical skills and be part of a dynamic team?
The Bedmaking Team is essential in preparing accommodations for conference and hostel guests staying on the University of Guelph campus. Join us this summer and help create a welcoming environment for our guests! This role focuses on preparing guest rooms by making beds, managing linens, and ensuring rooms are guest-ready. You will also support other related tasks within the residence facilities as needed.
Typical shifts are between 8:00am-6:00pm, 7 days a week, with occasional shifts outside of those times to meet the needs of the operation.
Employment Dates: Friday, April 18, 2025 – Monday, September 1, 2025
Starting Wage: $17.20/hour
Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 (Applications are now closed)
Responsibilities:
Room Preparation:
- Make beds and prepare guest rooms with fresh linens, towels, and amenities.
- Remove garbage from rooms and ensure rooms are clean and tidy.
- Transport and manage bundles of linens and towels (approximately 25 pounds).
- Maintain inventory of linen and supplies; replenish as needed.
Supportive Tasks:
- Assist with signage posting and other room preparation tasks.
- Perform additional duties as directed to support the team and operation.
Requirements:
- Must be a registered student with the University of Guelph
- You do NOT need to be registered in classes for the Summer 2025 semester
- Must be available to work 35 hours per week, including weekends and occasional evenings
- Able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
- Comfortable completing physically demanding work without air conditioning
Key Skills:
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow room preparation protocols.
- Physically capable of performing demanding tasks for extended periods.
- Possession of a valid class G Ontario drivers license is considered an asset.
Application Instructions:
Interested in joining the team?
- A resume and cover letter and reference from a previous employer are required.
- The Applications are now closed.
- If you have any questions regarding the positions, please contact Abby Weagant, Desk Services Area Manager, at aweagant@uoguelph.ca.
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.
