Casual Caretaker

Halton District School Board; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Full-time hours

Path to permanent

Training provided

Job summary

Halton District School Board is seeking a Full Time Custodian (Caretaker) to support school facilities in Halton Region. The role offers an afternoon shift, 8.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, for a 12-month schedule.

The position pays CAD 24.27 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, with a path to permanent status and a comprehensive benefit and pension program after probation. Candidates must meet the education and safety requirements and have a valid driver's license to work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Completion of a High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Safety conscious; familiarity with Hazardous Materials & 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 for site coverage across Halton.
• Customer service driven; collaborative team player.
• Ability to work independently; creative problem solver.
• Quick learner; effective communicator.
• Previous related experience is a definite asset.

Skills

Safety conscious

Customer service

Team player

Independent worker

Communication

Problem solving

Quick learner

Effective communicator

Adaptability

Attention to detail

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.

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.