AES Janitor (4 hour vacant)

Government of Nova Scotia; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Burlington is seeking a Janitor for Aldershot Elementary School. The successful candidate will perform various janitorial tasks, including cleaning, reporting maintenance issues, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. This role offers a competitive rate of pay and requires physical capability and knowledge of cleaning methods. Candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry search. The position is part-time with shifts from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must be physically able to perform duties.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to apply modern cleaning methods and practices with minimal supervision.
• Able to recognize safety hazards throughout the premises.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas of the school daily in accordance with established practices.
• Maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Report breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor.
• Secure all doors and windows whenever vacating and activate security system.
• Perform floor care duties such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing.
• Perform snow and ice control duties as needed.
• Pick up litter and trash from yards, driveways, parking lots, and walkways.
• Perform duties in compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Knowledge of modern cleaning methods

Ability to recognize safety hazards

Job description

Janitor

Aldershot Elementary School

Vacant position

Effective immediately

4 hour shift (2:30pm-6:30pm)

Rate of Pay as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($22.51 per hour)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, November 25, 2025

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Custodial Supervisor, the successful candidate for this position will be required to perform a wide variety of janitorial tasks.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• The successful candidate must be physically able to perform duties.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to apply modern cleaning methods and practices with minimal supervision, and be able to recognize safety hazards throughout the premises.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, on a daily basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards.
• Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor.
• Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building.
• Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc.
• Perform snow and ice control duties as needed.
• Pick up litter and trash from yards, driveways, parking lots and walkways on an ongoing basis with general clean-ups.
• Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Board policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Other related duties as assigned.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or (902) 538-4. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry – Request for a Search Form. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.

Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit local 3876 will be considered first. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.