AVRCE Spare Janitor September 2025

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

Job summary

A local educational authority in Nova Scotia is looking for a Spare Janitor to maintain cleanliness in various school locations. No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates will be physically capable and demonstrate an understanding of safety practices. The position offers flexible hours and requires attendance mostly in the evenings. A Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry completion is mandatory for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required to apply.
• Must be physically able to perform duties.
• Must apply current cleaning methods with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned areas of the school.
• Perform floor care duties including stripping and waxing.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to perform physical duties

Sound judgment in safety

Job description

Overview

Annapolis Valley Centre for Education — Spare Janitor. Hours of Work: As needed basis. Rate of Pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• AVRCE provides a thorough hands-on training program; no prior experience is required to apply.
• Applicants must be physically able to perform duties.
• Applicants must possess the knowledge and ability to apply current cleaning methods and practices with minimal supervision.
• AVRCE expects that all employees return home injury-free every day and that candidates apply sound judgment in recognizing safety hazards throughout the premises.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards.
• Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Position Details

• Terms and conditions including rate of pay (currently $20.30 per hour) are in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement Local 3876.
• Hours of Work: Flexible hours. As needed basis, primarily evening hours (2:30PM to 12:00PM).
• Location: Various schools in Annapolis/Kings/Hants County. Candidate selects which schools to cover.
• Under the supervision of the Evening Custodial Supervisor, the successful candidates will perform a wide variety of janitorial tasks and will take part in the AVRCE janitorial training program, which includes WHMIS, Safe Work Practices and other courses.
• The training and experience gained as a spare janitor may provide the candidate with opportunity to grow within the organization.

Application and Contact

Please include the names and telephone numbers of three work-related references. Successful applicants will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry.

For more information or questions, contact daytime Chris Hiltz at [phone] or evenings Shireen Morgan at [phone].

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.