Casual Custodians - Mackenzie

School District 57; Prince George; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Casual Custodian role in the BC school district offers on-call shifts from 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm and occasional weekend coverage. You will perform routine cleaning and security tasks within district buildings under supervision, maintaining a safe and orderly environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include mopping, waxing floors, cleaning washrooms, and ensuring lights and security systems are operational.

Qualifications

• Building Maintenance Certificate or six months of cleaning experience.
• Ability to perform physical labour and operate heavy cleaning equipment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Mops, sweeps and waxes floors, vacuums rugs and dusts areas.
• Cleans washrooms, meal rooms, sinks and drinking fountains; replenishes supplies.
• Locks doors and secures windows at end of shift; ensures lights off where appropriate.
• Tests fire alarms and reports issues to supervisor; follows custodial guidelines.
• Cleans custodial equipment and assists with major cleaning during school holidays.
• May provide access to designated areas for extra-curricular activities as pre-arranged.

Skills

Physical stamina

English communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

Building Maintenance Certificate

Six months cleaning experience

Tools

Floor polisher

Vacuum cleaner

Wax applicator

Mop and bucket

Safety equipment

Job description

TITLE: CASUAL CUSTODIAN (on call work2:30 pm - 11:30 pm and/or weekend shifts)

DEPARTMENT: Schools

REPORTS TO: School Principal or Department Head

HOURLY WAGE: $ 26.98 eff July 1, 2024

SUMMARY: With general direction the Custodian performs routine cleaning of District Buildings within clearly defined work methods and performs building security functions. He/she works cooperatively with other employees, students and the public.

DUTIES:

• Mops, sweeps and waxes floors, vacuums rugs and spot clean and dusts as necessary.
• Washes walls, windows and door glass.
• Changes lights
• Cleans desks, counter tops, and changes chair glides as required.
• Cleans and sanitizes washrooms, meal rooms, classroom sinks, drinking fountains and replenishes supplies.
• Empties and cleans wastepaper receptacles, garbage pails and pencil sharpeners. Disposes of refuse.
• Locks doors and secures windows in allocated areas at termination of shift.
• Ensures that appropriate lights are shut off.
• Checks with the principal or supervisor concerning door locking times and checks all doors and windows following evening activities.
• Assesses emergency situations and contacts appropriate department or authorities.
• Familiarizes self with District's custodial guidelines as outlined in the Custodial Handbook.
• Familiarizes self with the district security systems.
• Cleans chalkboard ledges and erasers as required.
• Wet mops floors as required.
• Clears exit doors.
• Tests fire alarms.
• During school holidays performs major cleaning operations and assists with interior cleaning as directed by the principal and/or the Custodial Supervisor.
• Cleans custodial equipment and reports items needing major repairs to the principal.
• May be assigned to provide access and equipment to designated areas for groups such as extra-curricular school activity, night classes and community groups as pre-arranged by the principal.
• Assists other custodians as required.
• Performs other custodial or emergent duties as required by the principal.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS (Custodian)

• Building Maintenance Certificate or six months of specific experience.
• Ability to perform physical labour and to be able to use heavy cleaning equipment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and organize workload effectively so that essential cleanup is accomplished in the time available.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to give and receive oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions and WHMIS labels/directions.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students.
• Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work afternoon or day shift.
• Ability to work with interruptions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Floor polisher/scrubber, vacuum cleaner (wet-dry), wax applicator, dry mop, wet mop, castor bucket and press, telephone, hand tools.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient vision to perform custodial functions.
• Fundamental physical ability to operate heavy custodial equipment.
• Manual dexterity.

Only candidates that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted