AMDSB - Basic Custodian - Permanent Part-Time

Avon Maitland District School Board; Ethel; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Avon Maitland District School Board currently advertises a permanent part-time Basic Custodian position at North Woods Elementary School in Ethel, ON. The role covers 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day, year-round with shift work. Wages are $26.10–$26.59 per hour under the UNIFOR Collective Agreement.

The successful candidate will perform building maintenance and cleaning duties, demonstrate physical stamina, and adhere to safety and attendance requirements in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs and ladders.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in trades such as plumbing, electrical or carpentry.
• Excellent interpersonal, professional and organizational skills.
• Able to use a computer (GAFE).
• Experience operating machinery like buffing machines, lawn mowers or snowblowers.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies handling.
• Satisfactory attendance will be considered in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Change lights and inspect the roof; shovel snow and operate snow blower.
• Operate grass cutting equipment; perform minor repairs; conduct health and safety checks.
• Service roof top unit; operate and maintain cleaning equipment.
• Perform minor and major cleaning tasks.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

GAFE proficiency

Equipment operation

Hazardous chemicals

Attendance reliability

Job description

UNIFOR LOCAL 302 POSTINGS

BASIC CUSTODIAN

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.

We are accepting applications for the following permanentpart-time 0.50FTE Basic Custodian at North Woods Elementary School (Ethel, ON)

Hours of Work: 20hours per week for a total of 4 hours per day, 12 months per year, shift work is involved.

Rate of Pay: $26.10-$26.59 in accordance with the Basic Custodian grid, UNIFOR Collective Agreement

The Basic Custodian duties may include:

Building Maintenance

• change lights
• shovel snow
• operate snow blower
• clean and inspect roof
• operate grass cutting equipment
• perform minor repairs
• conduct health and safety checks
• service roof top unit

Building Cleaning

• operate and maintain all equipment
• perform all minor and major cleaning

The ideal candidate should possess:

• the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding;
• mechanical aptitude with experience in 1 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. GAFE;
• experience in handling machinery i.e. buffing machine, lawn mowers, snowblowers;
• knowledge of proper usage of hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies; and,
• satisfactory attendance will be a consideration when awarding this position.

Note - A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:
• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall well-being resources.
• Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

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