Custodial Manager

Lake Cowichan - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 88462 - 110577

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Cowichan Valley School District invites applications for the role of Custodial Manager.

The Region

Situated in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on southern Vancouver Island the Cowichan Valley School District is located between Victoria and Nanaimo. The Cowichan Valley School District extends north to Saltair south to Spectacle Lake on the Malahat and west to the Lake Cowichan region. We are honoured to be learning on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Cowichan Malahat Stzuminus Penelakut Halalt Tsuubaa-asatx and Lyackson peoples. The District serves a student population of approximately 8700 students of which 1700 identify as Indigenous. The School District has 23 school sites and an annual budget of over $111 million. Further information regarding the School District can be obtained at .

Reporting to the Director of Operations in this excluded position you will be responsible for providing leadership to custodial staff the operational management and control of the school boards custodial services staffing cleaning standards management of the districts health and safety requirements as they pertain to the custodial department safe work procedures department practices training and purchasing for the custodial department as well as being responsible for management of appropriate budget sections. You will become a part of the Operations Department Management Team and assist in the ongoing development of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Assists in developing and implementing programs to meet the day-to-day plant operations requirements for schools and other Board facilities.
Ensures that the health and safety issues pertaining to the custodial and maintenance departments are identified and resolved. Reviews and implements recommendations and changes to improve the health and safety environment
Provides students and staff with a safe attractive comfortable clean and efficient place in which to learn play and develop.
Is responsible for administering the terms of Board policy and the USW collective agreement with the custodial staff.
Operates within the parameters of the annual operating and capital budgets for the custodial department and has authority for routine expenditures.
Plans and schedules the necessary complement of staffing required as the number of schools and other buildings varies; estimates and monitors the annual budget for staff supplies and equipment.
Consults with administrative officers concerning normal services special services required and any allergy problems which may occur during cleaning maintenance and renovation projects.
Assumes primary responsibility for hiring regular and temporary staff and in consultation with the Director of Operations/Human Resources Manager and determines the retention or release of probationary staff.
Maintains the standard of cleanliness expected in the district within budget parameters.
Ensures that Board policy the terms of the collective agreement WSBC regulations health regulations fire regulations and insurance underwriter regulations are adhered to by supervised staff.
Administers policy and other programs for consideration in response to WSBC and other regulatory agency legislation (safety audits).
To be successful you will have:
Leadership skills and experience in a unionized environment;
Experience dealing with human resource related issues such as: grievances employee performance discipline leaves of absence etc;
Proven fiscal management knowledge;
Knowledge of custodial practices and facility maintenance;
Knowledge of WSBC Regulations;
WHMIS and the ability to train;
Organizational supervisory and problem-solving skills;
Excellent communication skills.
Education and Experience:
A post-secondary diploma in a relevant field supplemented by a Building Services Worker certificate;
A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment;
Computer literacy using Microsoft Office;
Demonstrated ability to problem solve technical and mechanical issues;
Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills;
The ability to lead by example while demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement through best practices and strategic planning in the field of cleaning and custodial services;
Equivalent training and experience will be given consideration.

The salary range for this position is $88462.00 to $110577.00 per year including a comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension.

For further information please contact Jeff Robinson Director of Operations or by email at

How to apply:

Applications should include a cover letter a detailed personal résumé with three supervisory references transcripts and any other relevant supporting submit all documents in one PDF file.

Please apply via email to Jen Christenson Senior Manager of Human Resources by 12:00 pm on January 23 2026 at .

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager

The Cowichan Valley School District invites applications for the role of Custodial Manager. The Region Situated in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on southern Vancouver Island the Cowichan Valley School District is located between Victoria and Nanaimo. The Cowichan Valley School District extends n...