Casual Custodian

Job Title: Casual Custodian
Job Type: Required to be available to work a minimum of three days per week
Salary: $26.22 per hour (effective September 1 2025)
Start Date: September 17 2025
Closing Date: July 30 2025
Interviews: Interviews will be held in person between July 29th - August 7th. If selected to move forward you will
receive an email invitation through Apply to Education (ATE).
Training: Mandatory training is scheduled for September 17th. Your attendance will be required.

Who We Are:

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7000 square kilometers across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington Northumberland and Peterborough Counties and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations Mtis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island current and throughout history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Main Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Casual Custodian position is to support school operations and ensure a clean safe and well-maintained school environment for all students staff and visitors.

• Daily regular cleaning of assigned area(s) including but not limited to floors furniture washrooms windows and other surfaces to maintain a hygienic and safe environment using appropriate equipment (i.e. floor cleaner mops vacuums disinfectants) and following established cleaning protocols.
• Collect and dispose of garbage recycling and compost to prevent pest infestations and maintain cleanliness using bins and dumpsters.
• Opens closes and secures board buildings by locking doors/windows and setting/disarming alarms to protect property and ensure safety using key systems and alarm panels under requirements of Safe Schools procedures
• Support after-hours school community permit use by setting up and dismantling rooms for events by arranging tables chairs and equipment to accommodate school and community functions as per permit terms and conditions.
  
• Maintain school grounds by removing snow and ice sanding walkways and tending to gardens by using appropriate equipment (i.e. snow blowers shovels salt gardening tools) ensuring safe and accessible outdoor areas.
• Clean school yards to remove hazardous materials using appropriate disposal tools and assigned personal protective equipment to ensure outdoor safety as per health and safety procedures.
• Distribute deliveries and ship materials to support school operations.
• Perform minor repairs such as changing lightbulbs tightening screws and touching up paint to maintain facility functionality using appropriate tools and supplies as per custodial procedures. Refer more significant repairs to maintenance services.
• Maintain custodial equipment by performing routine checks and minor repairs to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist maintenance staff with custodial related tasks to support larger repairs and upkeep projects as directed by supervisor.
• Explain and exchange information with external contacts to assist with facilitating building maintenance and inspections.
• Flush water systems and log results to ensure safe drinking water for students and complete computer logs in compliance with ministry and board requirements.
• Update and check emails to stay informed with department notifications and directives using a computer and board email system
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor Manager and/or Head Custodian in consultation with school administration.

• Completed Secondary School Diploma or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of six (6) months of cleaning experience with demonstrated skill and knowledge in custodial practices and equipment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet cleaning needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and willingly assist colleagues and contribute to group goals.
• Takes ownership of assigned area(s) and ensures responsibilities are met consistently and thoroughly.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Boards mission to educate students to excel in learning succeed in life and enrich communities.
• Builds positive relationships through empathetic communication and respectful interactions with students colleagues and school community members.
• Committed to a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.

Effort and Working Conditions:

• Frequent physical demands such as walking bending lifting (over 5kg) pushing pulling and/or climbing ladders/stairs.
• Frequent interruptions and the need to pivot between tasks based on emergent priorities (e.g. spills safety concerns).
• Frequent exposure to cleaning agents dust allergens and/or bodily fluids.
• Variable temperatures due to transitions between indoor and outdoor tasks and seasonal weather conditions.

• Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal Apply to Education (ATE) by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.
• If you have any questions regarding this position please reach out to to discuss further.
• We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board at this time we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization please refer to our website at (see Careers section).

A police record check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search dated within six (6) months prior to the date of hire is a requirement for employment.