Casual Caretaker

Halton District School Board; Burlington; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentored by Area Supervisor

Potential permanent custodian path

Guaranteed full-time hours

Benefits and pension program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Halton District School Board is hiring a Full Time Custodian (Caretaker) in Halton Region. The role involves afternoon shifts (3:00/3:30pm - 11:30pm/12:00am) across Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, and Oakville, with a base rate of $24.27/hour plus 4% vacation pay.

After six months of probation, employees are paid accordingly and may move to permanent status. Responsibilities include cleaning, safety compliance, and site coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Safety conscious; familiarity with MSDS.
• Able to understand ratios and mix cleaning products safely.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle access for site coverage.
• Customer service driven; collaborative team player; able to work independently.
• Previous related experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and custodial duties at multiple sites.
• Work afternoon shift after school hours, Monday to Friday.
• Maintain safety and comply with MSDS and hygiene standards.
• Assist with equipment and supplies; report maintenance issues.

Skills

Safety conscious

Customer service

Team player

Independent worker

Creative problem solver

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Full Time Custodian (Caretaker)

Hourly Rate: $24.27/hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Location: Halton Region (Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, Oakville)

Work Schedule: 12 months/year, 8.5 hours/day (Monday-Friday)

Hours of Work: Afternoon Shift (3:00/3:30pm - 11:30pm/12:00am)

The Halton Region has been growing fast and growth is projected to remain strong for the foreseeable future. The region's population is anticipated to almost double in size by 2051, from a current population of 596,637 to a projected population of 1,100,000 by 2051.

Benefits of Working as a Custodian (Caretaker)?

Our Custodians (Caretakers)

• Contribute to the well-being of our students and staff;
• Usually work full time hours;
• Receive comprehensive training on the technical aspects of the position;
• Are mentored by Area Supervisor and staff;
• Are paid $24.27/hour (plus 4% vacation pay) after successfully completing a six (6) month probationary period;
• Have the opportunity to move from Casual to Permanent Custodian;
• Permanent Custodians receive guaranteed full time hours, paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits and pension package
• Work regular afternoon shifts (after the school day) Monday - Friday;
• May work day shifts during March Break, Professional Development Days and during the summer months.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Completion of a High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of experience and education are required;
• Safety conscious; familiarity with Hazardous Materials & Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);
• Ability to understand ratios and safely mix cleaning products;
• A valid driver's license is required as well as access to a reliable vehicle as casual custodians are required to work in various sites within the region of Halton, potentially during a shift;
• Customer service driven;
• Collaborative team player;
• Ability to work independently;
• Creative problem solver;
• Quick learner;
• Effective communicator;
• Previous related experience is a definite asset.

The physical ability to perform the demands of the position is required, for this reason short-listed candidates are required to complete a post-employment offer screen, as a condition of employment, to ensure they are physically fit to perform the core responsibilities of the role.

First consideration for posted vacancies will be given to qualified applicants from the employee group in which the vacancy occurs.

Applicant Self Identification Questions

As part of the recruitment and selection function, the HDSB will collect voluntary self identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedure, HDSB’s Employment Equity Policy and Ontario’s Anti Racism Data Standards:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Anti‑Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15, in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. In accordance with HDSB’s Employment Equity Policy, personal information collected on this form will aim to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. It works to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity‑deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process. Encouraging diversity of the workforce in the school board is vital because the workforce should be reflective and representative of the community.

Requirements

Although hiring policies must adhere to the qualification requirements set out in applicable Regulations (eg. Regulation 298, “Operation of Schools – General”) and any applicable collective agreement provisions, the Board recognizes the importance of the following when developing its selection and evaluation criteria:

valuing applicants’ additional experience, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives; and

granting first consideration, where the skills, ability, and qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, to applicants who self‑identify as members of historically under‑represented communities

We encourage you to respond to our voluntary applicant self‑identification questions. This data will inform our understanding of the diversity of our applicant pool as well as the progress of applicants throughout the hiring process. This data will inform our goals, strategies and actions and our progress towards creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workforce. Any information that you provide in response to these questions will be referred to during the hiring process for this position, and will be shared with the hiring manager and/or committee members responsible for the hiring process.

The section includes questions from Ontario’s Anti‑Racism Data Standards (Standards, 2017). The Standards were established to help identify and monitor systemic racism and racial disparities within the public sector. The Standards establish consistent, effective practices for producing reliable information to support evidence‑based decision‑making and public accountability to help eliminate systemic racism and promote racial equity (adapted from Ontario’s Anti‑Racism Data Standards, 2017).

Questions about this collection may be directed to Dixon Mohammed, Manager of Staffing and Recruiting at [e-mail]

Accommodation

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Wellness

The HDSB is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.