Custodian - Permanent - 0.25 FTE
Custodian - Permanent - 0.25 FTE
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Job Description
Join The Upper Canada District School Board
Creating Futures Leading and Learning for All
We are currently accepting applications for Custodian . Under the supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager and the direction of the Head or Lead Custodian the Custodian is responsible for the appearance of the building and operation of a specific worksite. The Custodian works as a member of a larger team composed of the custodial staff of multiple worksites such as a family of schools. The Principal may provide direction to the Custodian within the school in conjunction with the Facilities Operations Manager.
This position is covered under the UCDSB/CUPE collective agreement. For more information on employment information such as entitlements pay staffing job protection union security and dues information under the agreement please click here to view it on our external website.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A secondary school diploma with a minimum of six months cleaning and general maintenance experience in a school facility is required.
- Demonstrated experience in small equipment repair and maintenance is an asset.
- The successful candidate may be required to obtain specific courses and/or certifications relevant to his or her worksite(s) such as water treatment certificate lockout / tag out fall arrest WHMIS etc. within a specific period after hiring and/or during the period of employment.
- Enrolment in or successful completion of the Building Environmental Systems (BES) courses are an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is required.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Technical
- Working knowledge of basic cleaning methods
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and detect problems for repair
- Basic knowledge of painting mechanical and plumbing
- Basic knowledge of minor building and equipment maintenance repairs and adjustments
- Demonstrated ability to operate cleaning equipment
- Demonstrated ability to safely use ladders and lifts inside and outside of building
- Familiarity with word processing software e-mail and Internet applications
Regulation and Compliance
- Some knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act WHMIS and related regulations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively comprehend manuals safety guidelines
- Ability to learn new systems and processes
- Awareness of confined spaces procedures and/or restricted areas
- Ability to understand requirement for privacy to respect confidentiality of information and to practice tact and diplomacy
Communication and Personal
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively written and oral with public visitors contractors staff students supervisor co-workers and administration
- Demonstrated ability to accept changing conditions and continuous improvements; adaptable and receptive to new ideas and change
- Ability to work well with a variety of people and respond to special needs and requests
Organization Management and Leadership
- Able to organize priorities in fast-paced changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to work alone in buildings day and night also in a team environment
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Any or all of the following)
Operations
- Performs custodial duties (i.e. dusts washes and polishes office and classroom furnishings washes cleans and disinfects washroom facilities vacuums sweeps and mops floors as required)
- Strips waxes and cleans all floors as required maintains floors through surface cleaning spray buffing and polishing
- Replenishes basic classroom and washroom supplies
- Washes windows ceilings walls and light fixtures as required
- Empties waste baskets and removes trash
- Operates cleaning equipment to carry out custodial tasks
- Moves furniture equipment and supplies as required
- Performs preventative building maintenance (painting) repairs and adjustments
- Works in other buildings as assigned to meet operational needs
Application:
Your completed application on Apply to Education must include the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Updated Applicant Profile
- Complete responses to job related questions
You may also wish to attach relevant diplomas certifications reference letters etc. relevant to your application.
References:
UCDSB requires your current and two most recent direct supervisors.
If your experience is in a day-to-day occasional capacity ensure that you list the length of time that you worked for that Supervisor and whether the assignment was casual day-to-day or in a long-term occasional capacity.
The UCDSB does not accept colleagues or personal references.
Selection Process:
The UCDSB selection process includes a review of required qualifications interview and assessment process and reference checks. All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a valid criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at
Employment Type
Part-Time
