Casual Custodian

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McMurray Public School Division is seeking a casual on-call Custodian for evening and some day shifts across multiple schools. You will perform cleaning, basic maintenance, and ensure building security.

Applicants must be fluent in English, have basic computer skills, and pass a criminal record check. Salary is $25.98 per hour, with up to 8 hours per shift and an ongoing start date; closing date September 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Ability to perform physical labor and stand for long periods.
• Must provide a criminal record check.
• Basic computer skills including email.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned sites.
• Operate cleaning equipment.
• Ensure building security.
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Shift between day and night as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Safety training

Computer skills

WHMIS training

Flexibility to cover sites

Transportation required

Education

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Job description

LOCATION: Custodian Department - All Schools HOURS: up to 8 hours per shift

START DATE: Ongoing

SALARY: $25.98

CLOSING DATE: September 30, 2026

JOB QUALIFICATION

Individuals who are interested in working as a casual custodian at various public schools on an on-call basis, and/or for longer terms, are asked to apply. These positions are primarily evening shifts. Some day shift opportunities exist. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Basic computer skills are required (email).

Rate of pay as per CUPE Local 2545 Collective Agreement.

Successful candidates are required to provide a criminal record check. As per attached job description.

If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email [e-mail].

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, internet, MS Office, Google mail, docs and sheets.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN - ROLE SUMMARY

The Custodian (Day and Night) reports to the Head Custodian and Custodial Supervisor, or designate, and is responsible to perform custodial services and tasks in Division facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the standards of cleanliness are maintained at assigned site.
• Clean general building areas, utility services areas and mechanical rooms, and ensure they are in clean and usable condition.
• Maintain security of building at all times.
• Perform minor maintenance.
• Report to Head Custodian/supervisor any unresolved maintenance repairs and damages found.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Custodian or supervisor.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Operation of large cleaning equipment.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, plus training and experience in a related field.

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Physically able to perform a variety of physical labor activities including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching and standing for long periods of time; lifting and carrying equipment and materials,
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions, communicate effectively and has a proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Competent in safety rules, practices and procedures (WHMIS training, Hour Zero).
• Flexibility to support other school sites, as required.
• Transportation required.
• Computer skills for record keeping and district communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work in a school or office setting (as per assigned shifts) with other staff members or individually.
• Schedule and work around staff and students or meetings.
• Handling of chemicals.
• Work under temperature extremes.
• Interact with staff, students and public.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Work in a building or on site alone.
• Shift work.
• Repetitive motions, e.g. shoveling, mopping, sanding, desk clean, sweeping.
• Changes in scheduled hours may occur; move to night shift or irregular hours during emergencies, inclement weather or as required.

DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Updated January 12, 2017 38