2026-2027 Casual Custodian

Avon Maitland District School Board; Seaforth; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Maitland District School Board is seeking casual custodians to support daily maintenance and operations across elementary and secondary schools in Huron and Perth counties. This role offers a call-in basis with typically afternoon shifts and seasonal summer hours, starting as soon as possible.

The board emphasizes equity in employment and flexible accommodation within a caring, learning-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Change lights.
• Shovel snow and operate snow blower.
• Clean and inspect roof.
• Operate grass cutting equipment.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Conduct health and safety checks.
• Service roof top unit.
• Operate and maintain all cleaning equipment.
• Perform all minor and major cleaning.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Machinery operation

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Tools

Google Suite

Smart Find

Job description

Daily Occasional Custodian

Hours of Work : Call-in basis, Monday-Friday (typically afternoon shift), summer hours (July and August, typically transition to day shift)

Rate of Pay : $23.09 per hour + 4% vacation pay, as of September 1, 2026

Start Date : As soon as possible

Vacancy Status : Candidate pool for future vacancies

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning.

Are you looking for a rewarding and flexible career supporting the daily maintenance and operations of Schools?

The Avon Maitland District School Board is inviting applications for casual Custodians who will support our Elementary (K-8) and/or Secondary schools (9-12) located in Huron and Perth counties.

The Basic Custodian duties may include:

Building Maintenance

• Change lights;
• Shovel snow and operate snow blower;
• Clean and inspect roof;
• Operate grass cutting equipment;
• Perform minor repairs;
• Conduct health and safety checks; and
• Service roof top unit.

Building Cleaning

• Operate and maintain all equipment; and
• Perform all minor and major cleaning.

Requirements/Education

• Minimum grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess:

• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in one or more of the trade disciplines e.g. plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
• Exemplary interpersonal, professional and organizational skills.
• The ability to use a computer (e.g. Google Suite; Smart Find, etc.)
• Experience in handling machinery (e.g. buffing machine, lawn mowers, snow blowers); and,
• Knowledge of proper usage of hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer