Casual Light Duty Custodian

Edmonton Catholic School Division; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Edmonton Catholic Schools is seeking Casual Light Duty Custodians to support day-to-day operations at assigned schools or buildings. The role emphasizes routine cleaning, materials management, and reporting repairs to the supervisor, with work performed alone after hours or under supervision when needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, WHMIS labeling, and assisting in security tasks. The position may become permanent and follows division policies and OH&S guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School/some High School;
• Knowledge of safety standards and safe use of chemical, tools and equipment acquired through trades related training or on-the-job training;
• Experience in industrial cleaning methods and products, building maintenance techniques;
• Knowledge of OHS regulations and of WHMIS principles is an asset – in-house/on-line training is provided;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs – Word, Outlook and the Internet is required;
• Standard First Aid/CPR is an asset;
• Physically able to complete the duties of the job using appropriate lifting tools and techniques;
• Ability to schedule and plan task priorities and manage conflicting demands;
• Fluency in the English language including both oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with other workers;
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment when dealing with teachers, students, co-workers and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Clean and care for buildings: dry mop tile and concrete floors; vacuum carpeted areas; dust furniture; sanitize desktops and fixtures; wash and disinfect washrooms; empty waste baskets and recycling receptacles; assist with heavier lifting if required; other duties as assigned; secure storage areas.
• Maintain an adequate supply of cleaning materials and supplies; report required equipment repairs to the supervisor.
• Maintain awareness of WHMIS information and ensure proper labeling of chemicals and cleaning products.
• Advise Head Custodian of repair or maintenance work required; assist in security activities at school/facility.

Skills

Safety standards knowledge

Industrial cleaning methods

OHS/WHMIS knowledge

English fluency

Independent work

Time management

Physical fitness

Tact and good judgment

Interpersonal communication

First Aid/CPR (asset)

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Internet proficiency

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Job description

Help create a clean and welcoming environment— Edmonton Catholic Schools is hiring Casual Light Duty Custodians to support day‑to‑day operations.

The focus of the job is routine cleaning duties, materials management, report minor maintenance to the supervisor and building security to ensure a clean and safe environment for the students, staff and public members at the assigned school or building and facilities. The day-to-day work is done alone after school hours, or under the general direction of the Senior Custodian and performed during shifts where the supervisor is not on-site.

Work is performed within division and department policies and procedures and is guided by maintenance and cleaning standards established by the department. Work is completed in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations and guidelines.

This is a casual position with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean and care for buildings and facilities: dry mop tile and concrete floor areas; vacuum carpeted areas; dust furniture, shelves, sanitize desktops, whiteboards, and fixtures as required; wash and disinfect washroom floors, toilets, fixtures and clean mirrors; empty waste baskets, garbage cans and recycling receptacles weighing 10 kg or less – assistance available for heavier lifting if required; clean walls, doors, hardware, glass and damp mop floors at the assigned location; assist with moving furniture during summer cleaning (e.g. stacking chairs using chair lift – job does not climb ladders, do heavy lifting or perform maintenance repairs); other duties as assigned by the supervisor;
  Secure storage areas to ensure cleaning materials and supplies are stored in a safe and orderly manner;
• Maintain an adequate supply of cleaning materials and supplies; make note of required equipment repairs and report to the supervisor;
• Maintain current awareness and the ability to access WHMIS information on-line and ensure proper labeling of chemicals and other cleaning products;
• Advise Head Custodian of building repair and/or maintenance work required;
• Assist in security activities at the school/facility and surrounding area.

Qualifications:

• High School/some High School;
• Knowledge of safety standards and safe use of chemical, tools and equipment acquired through trades related training or on-the-job training;
• Experience in industrial cleaning methods and products, building maintenance techniques;
• Knowledge of OHS regulations and of WHMIS principles is an asset – in-house/on-line training is provided;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs – Word, Outlook and the Internet is required;
• Standard First Aid/CPR is an asset;
• Physically able to complete the duties of the job using appropriate lifting tools and techniques;
• Ability to schedule and plan task priorities and manage conflicting demands;
• Fluency in the English language including both oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with other workers;
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment when dealing with teachers, students, co-workers and the general public.