Casual Custodian

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

New Westminster School District is seeking a Casual/On-Call Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary conditions in assigned areas. Reports to the Manager of Maintenance and performs daily, monthly, and holiday cleaning duties, including sweeping, vacuuming, waxing, and basic repairs.

Casual shifts range 4-8 hours, typically Monday to Friday 3pm–11pm, with occasional weekend work. The position offers pay at $29.39 per hour, with possibility of becoming regular in the district.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation preferred.
• Building Service Worker Certification.
• Minimum 6 months experience preferred.
• Physical aptitude and ability appropriate to the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and the community.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to arrange and prioritize an effective work schedule under a minimum of direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly and holiday cleaning duties.
• Sweep, vacuum, scrub, wax floors; clean furniture, windows, light fixtures and bathrooms.
• Move furniture and equipment; shovel snow; replace light bulbs.
• Order supplies and perform routine repairs with ordinary hand tools.
• Ensure tools and materials are cared for and work site is safe.

Skills

Physical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Follow oral & written instructions

Time management

Education

Grade 12 graduation

Building Service Worker Certification

Job description

CASUAL/ON-CALL CUSTODIAN

Job Function:

• Reports to the Manager of Maintenance
• Maintains in a clean, safe and sanitary condition those furnishings, fixtures and structures within assigned areas according to established standards and procedures
• Performs daily, monthly and holiday cleaning duties
• Performs duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, waxing, cleaning furniture, cleaning windows, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning bathrooms, washing paintwork, moving furniture and equipment, shoveling snow, replacing light bulbs, ordering supplies and routine repair using ordinary hand tools
• Responsible for the care of tools, equipment and materials used and leaving the work site in a safe condition
• Ensures building is in a secure condition and alarm systems are in operation during and after school hours as required
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 graduation preferred
• Building Service Worker Certification
• Minimum 6 months experience preferred
• Physical aptitude and ability appropriate to the position
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and the community
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to arrange and prioritize an effective work schedule under a minimum of direct supervision

Hours of Work & Salary:

• Casual/on-call shifts range from 4 to 8 hours per day
• Typically Monday to Friday 3pm to 11pm
• Saturday and Sunday shifts may available occasionally
• Short-term assignments may also be available
• Casual employment may lead to a regular position in the district
• Custodian pay rate is $29.39/hour

Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

About New Westminster Schools

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to [e-mail].