CUPE - KCA Custodian

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Kentville; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is hiring a reliable janitorial and maintenance worker to support several schools in the region. You will perform custodial tasks, minor repairs, and routine safety checks under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor.

Responsibilities include inspecting electrical and mechanical systems, maintaining safety equipment, ordering supplies, and preparing facilities for events.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform duties as required.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and perform duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Inspect playground equipment and sports facilities.
• Maintain safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Perform janitorial duties indoors and outdoors as required.
• Order and monitor proper use of custodial supplies.
• Perform minor repairs including screens, desks, lockers, etc.
• Arrange facility requirements for school events and rentals.
• Identify and report major maintenance needs.

Skills

Physical ability

Cleaning methods

Building systems knowledge

Safety hazard awareness

Job description

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Rate of pay: As per the CUPE Collective Agreement ($24.68)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, November 5, 2026

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, the successful candidate for this position will be required to perform a wide variety of janitorial and minor maintenance tasks.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• The successful candidate must be physically able to perform duties.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to apply modern cleaning methods and practices
• Have a thorough knowledge of building systems
• Be able to recognize safety hazards throughout the premises, and possess the knowledge and skills to perform the duties above.

Responsibilities:

• Inspection of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Inspection of playground equipment and sports facilities.
• Maintain safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Perform janitorial duties as required (indoors and outdoors).
• Order and monitor proper use of custodial supplies.
• Perform minor repairs as required including but not limited to screens, desks, lockers, mechanical and electrical.
• Arrange physical/facility requirements for school events, rentals, etc.
• To identify and report major maintenance requirements.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry. Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered first. Should there be no qualified candidate from within the Bargaining Unit, new applicants well be considered. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs. To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.