Casual Assistant Caretaker

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) invites applications for casual assistant caretaker roles. On-call in multiple HWDSB schools, responsibilities include cleaning, security, and light maintenance assistance. The position supports school activities and community events, with orientation and 4 days of paid training.

Hours vary; afternoon shifts (2pm-10pm) and occasional daytime shifts (6am-2pm) may be available. Successful candidates must pass safety checks and a local physical test.

Qualifications

• Able to read, speak and comprehend basic English.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physical duties (lift, bend, push, pull, climb).
• Willingness to travel to different HWDSB schools.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cleaning duties in classrooms and offices.
• Maintain security of school facilities and assist with minor maintenance.
• Assist with set-up for school activities and community rentals.
• Be the first point of contact for community members using HWDSB space.
• Report repairs and maintenance needs to Head Caretaker.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Physical stamina

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Casual Caretaker

$26.58/hour

About the H amilton- W entworth D istrict S chool B oard

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff member at HWDSB. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

What we Offer:

• We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our distinct and diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.
• A holistic Staff Wellness program to support employee well-being in all dimensions of health. All staff as well as their dependents have access to freeandconfidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.
• Professional growth and development opportunities designed to support both new and experiences staff in continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Casual Assistant Caretaker, you will work on call in short-term and long-term assignments at multiple schools throughout the diverse communities of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board including Hamilton Mountain, Hamilton Downtown, Waterdown, Flamborough, Dundas, Ancaster, Mount Hope, Binbrook, Stoney Creek and Winona. You will be expected to perform regular cleaning duties, maintain security of school facilities, and assist Head Caretaker/Caretaker with minor maintenance and repairs when required.

New Casual Assistant Caretakers are provided with 4 days mandatory paid orientation and will perform the following duties:

• Dusting and sanitizing surfaces in classrooms and offices. Clean washrooms, floors, walls, fixtures, windows, chalkboards, vacuum carpets, etc. Perform cleaning duties using ladders(dusting, adjusting drapes, blinds, changing lights or ballasts etc.).
• Wet and dry mopping of floors, polishing and scrubbing floors, operating auto scrubbers and buffers, stripping and refinishing floor surfaces.
• Secure building: lock doors and windows, set alarm systems, turn out lights.
• Garbage collection and removal,inside and outside.
• Snow removal, salting, and sanding as required.
• Operationofequipment including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, auto scrubbers, snow blowers, riding lawn mowers.
• Assist with set-up requirements for school activities and community rentals. Move and set up furniture and equipment - desks, chairs, cafeteria tables classroom equipment, etc.
• Be the first point of contact between community members utilizing HWDSB space.
• Maintain all logs in absence of Head Caretaker/Caretaker.Inform Head Caretaker/Caretaker re: repairs, maintenance and vandalism.
• Ensure compliance with WHMIS regulations (request required safety equipment).
• Performing minor maintenance duties, eg. changing lights, plumbing (if qualified).

Hours of work vary for casual workers. Shift coverage is typically needed for afternoons (2pm-10pm) and can be 4, 6, or 8 hours long. Successful candidates can also pick up daytime shifts (6am-2pm).

Position Requirements/Qualifications

• Previous private or commercial/industrial cleaning experience.
• Able to read, speak, and comprehend basic English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to perform physical duties—lifting heavy objects, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, gripping, pounding, etc.
• Comfortable and able to work alone in buildings, including at night.
• Able and willing to travel to different schools throughout the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board.
• Ability to work respectfully with others.

Additional Assets & Information

• High school diploma or equivalent an asset.
• For safety reasons, basic English reading and speaking skills are needed to perform the role. There will be a language proficiency portion to the interview involving reading comprehension and speaking evaluation.
• A condition of employment requires that you pass the Board's physical testing. This assessment takes place at Lifemark and consists of lifting/carrying up to a certain weight, pushing/pulling a certain weight, walking, climbing stairs, and performing bending and twisting activities. Additional information will be provided if successful in your interview.
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check, purchased at employee's expense, will be required before beginning this position.

Be advised that Human Resources may conduct audits of resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

Posting Close Date: November 15th, 2026 @ 4pm

Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy.

Method of Interview: In person interviews at 20 Education Court . *Candidates will be asked to show government-issued photo identification at the time of interview to confirm their identity.* All personal details may be covered by candidate.

Interview Dates: In-person interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 1st & 2nd.

Note: If successful in your interview, you will be scheduled for physical testing at Lifemark(210 Mohawk Road East, Unit #3)beginning the week of December 8th, 2026.

If successful in the role,mandatory in-person(paid) orientation will occur all day February 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2027. Successful employeesmust be available for all 4 days.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs. Be advised that Human Resources may conduct audits of resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Equity, Inclusion and Indigeneity Statement

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, local environmental context and the broader community.

HWDSB's vision of Growing Together is rooted in our mission to ensure every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and unique needs of our students, staff and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and Indigeneity, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes for every student. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).

Land Acknowledgement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board acknowledges our presence on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty.

The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity.

We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB's progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices.

We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario's Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 3 years after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 3 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles.

If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form, please contact [e-mail].