Casual Custodians Prince George

School District 57; Prince George; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Casual Custodian for on-call work during afternoons and weekends. The role involves routine cleaning of school facilities, ensuring building security, and working cooperatively with staff and students. Must have a Building Maintenance Certificate or equivalent experience, strong physical abilities, and basic computer skills. This position offers an hourly wage of $26.98 effective July 1, 2024.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical labour and use heavy cleaning equipment.
• Ability to plan and organize workload effectively.
• Must maintain confidentiality and effectively communicate.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of District Buildings and security functions.
• Mop, sweep, vacuum, and maintain floors and surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize washrooms, classrooms, and common areas.

Skills

Physical labour ability

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Building Maintenance Certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Floor polisher

Vacuum cleaner

Hand tools

Job description

TITLE: CASUAL CUSTODIAN (on call work 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm and/or weekend shifts)

DEPARTMENT: Schools

REPORTS TO: School Principal or Department Head

HOURLY WAGE: $26.98 (effective 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, waxes floors, vacuums rugs and spot‑clean and dust as necessary.
• Washes walls, windows and door glass.
• Changes lights.
• Cleans desks, countertops and changes chair glides as required.
• Cleans and sanitizes washrooms, meal rooms, classroom sinks, drinking fountains and replenishes supplies.
• Empties and cleans waste‑paper 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 Districts 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 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, press, telephone, hand tools.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

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

Employment Type: Temp

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1