2026-CUST Casual Custodian

Kenora Catholic District School Board; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenora Catholic District School Board invites applications for Casual Custodian positions in the Kenora and Red Lake, ON region. The role involves maintaining school premises to a clean standard, minor repairs, and duties such as snow shoveling and grounds maintenance.

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of cleaning safety practices. Opportunities exist to move into permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures for public buildings and safety regulations.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned premises to a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform minor repairs as required.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub floors and clean washrooms; manage supplies.
• Shovel snow, remove ice from entrances, and maintain grounds.
• Assist with routine maintenance and inspections; support security of premises when not in use.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Physical fitness

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

KENORACATHOLICDISTRICTSCHOOLBOARD The Kenora Catholic District School Board (KCDSB) educates more than 1300 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds in 4 elementary schools and 1 secondary school located in beautiful Kenora and Red Lake, Ontario. At KCDSB we welcome students to experience a quality, inclusive and values-based education in a caring Catholic school community. Our mission goes beyond academics, the arts and athletics. Our goal is to provide excellence in Catholic education and grow graduates who become fully engaged citizens able to contribute to their families, communities and society.

Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students. With approximately 180 academic and 80 permanent support staff, the KCDSB is one of the largest employers in the region.

KCDSB invites applications for the following positions at our Elementary and Secondary schools in the Kenora and Red Lake, ON region for:

Casual Custodian

Hourly Wage: $22.79 per hour

Casual custodians maintain assigned premises in a clean and orderly condition and perform minor repairs as required. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and scrubbing floors, waxing and polishing floors and furniture, cleaning washrooms and replacing washroom supplies, cleaning whiteboards, windows, lights, diffusers and walls. Work also includes shoveling snow, removing ice from school entrances, maintaining school grounds, mowing lawns, performing minor repairs, routine preventative maintenance, routine inspections of playground equipment and fire safety equipment and generally assuring the security of school premises while they are not in use.

Casual custodians work on an “as needed” basis and accept assignments as they become available, often on short notice. As a casual custodian, you will have the opportunity to apply for permanent and long-term occasional positions, as they become available throughout the school year.

The minimum qualifications include:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's license
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures for public buildings, cleaning products and chemical hazards, and health & safety regulations
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Physical ability to frequently lift heavy objects, climb ladders, continuously stand, and walk throughout the day and ability to work in inclement weather as required while adhering to Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) guidelines

KCDSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, KCDSB will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however, KCDSB will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position. The Kenora Catholic District School Board is committed to equity in employment. Accommodations are available through the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Successful candidates must provide a current (within the last 5 years) satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to commencing employment with KCDSB. Please review the requirements for the VSC at Ontario Provincial Police- Police Record Checks (opp.ca).

Dedicated to Excellence in Catholic Education