25CUPE19 - Permanent Unassigned Caretaker - Guelph, Fergus, Erin - REPOST

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: PERMANENT UNASSIGNED CARETAKER

ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)

The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin Wellington and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit the Six Nations of the Grand River and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Custodial team in the capacity of Permanent Unassigned Caretaker.

Location: Unassigned; including but not limited to: Guelph Fergus and Erin

Hours of work/FTE: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours per week

Rate of Pay: Base hourly rate: $24.11 per hour (probationary rate) $25.65 per hour (permanent rate); wage rate effective September 1 2024

Board Information: 12 months; permanent full-time; Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Responsibilities:

The Caretaker Unassigned support role duties include but are not limited to:

• Opening and closing of sites
• Snow removal salting and sanding
• Water flushing
• Cleaning of classrooms offices cafeteria gymnasium auditorium washrooms and all related areas as directed by the Head Caretaker Shift Supervisor or designate
• Daily check logs
• Operating the Clorox 360 Machine if required
• Head Caretaker duties
• Additional duties as assigned

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) or equivalent
• A valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Able to be successfully fit tested for an N95 respirator and maintain proper fit
• An understanding of health and safety regulations as well as the WHMIS program
• Independent self-motivated and detail oriented
• Knowledge of computer applications as required by the position
• Strong mechanical aptitude is considered would be considered an asset
• Basic understanding of heating and ventilation equipment would be considered an asset

APPLICATION DETAILS

Internal Applicants: Internal candidates (current UGDSB employees) are invited to email their cover letter and resume in PDF format to specifying Job Code 25CUPE19 in the subject line no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 10 2025.

External Applicants: Applications from external candidates (non-UGDSB employees) are accepted exclusively through Apply To Education . To submit your application click the Apply button at the top of the page or visit: no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 10 2025.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information refer to the UGDSBs Criminal Record Check for requirements.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING

Employment Equity

The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity including but not limited to:

• First Nations Inuit and Mtis peoples and all other Indigenous peoples
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race ancestry ethnicity colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities