Custodian

Renfrew County District School Board; Eganville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrew County District School Board is seeking a custodian for Eganville & District Public School in Ontario. The role covers routine cleaning, building and equipment maintenance, opening/closing, and responding to emergencies, with a 7-hour shift from 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year in custodial work, demonstrating reliability and the ability to work independently or in a team while following safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable with a willingness to take on responsibility.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of rooms, washrooms, and fixtures.
• Open and close the school building and monitor building systems.
• Respond to emergencies and perform grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Operate custodial equipment and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Comply with OHSA regulations and district policies.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

THE RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

CUSTODIAN

School: Eganville & District Public School, Eganville, ON

Schedule

7 hours/day (35 hours/week) 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm

NOTE

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the head custodian and/or area supervisor, performs a variety of custodial duties such as routine cleaning, routine building and equipment maintenance, opening and closing the building, checking building systems, responding to emergency calls; performing grounds maintenance and other duties as assigned at the school.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent of Grade 12 and at least one year in the custodial field; proven to be dependable with a willingness to take on responsibility.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Able to clean rooms, washrooms, and fixtures; mop, wash, scrub and finish floors; pick up and dispose of garbage and recycling; vacuum and/or shampoo carpets; wipe and wash windows, blackboards, ledges, railings and furniture.

Able to do a thorough cleaning such as stripping, resealing and refinishing floors.

Capable of operating custodial cleaning equipment and identifying simple problems with this equipment.

Able to perform heavy tasks including assisting in the unloading of heavy supplies or materials.

Able to perform routine maintenance activities including repairing lockers, doors and furniture; replacing fuses and light bulbs, resetting circuit breakers and unclogging drains.

Capable of using manual or mechanized equipment to remove snow, cut grass and perform other grounds maintenance.

Able to perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all Board policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety to protect all occupants of the building.

Able to complete tasks within deadlines and adjust priorities as needed.

Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Able to establish and maintain excellent working relations with supervisory staff, fellow workers, students, contractors and user groups.

Able to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions in the conduct of the job.

Exhibits strong judgment and trustworthiness while exercising good judgment and maintaining high ethical standards.

Working knowledge of email and computer software programs like Excel or Word would be an asset.

Knowledge of WHMIS.

Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in the CUPE 1247 Collective Agreement and the RCDSB Administrative Procedures. Members of the bargaining unit will be given first consideration. The District reserves the right not to fill a position.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the District.

The RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources ([e-mail]) throughout any stage of the recruitment.

The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our employment practices. For more information, please visit the page.