Custodian

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education seeks a Custodian for Ecole Central Elementary. The role supports custodial and minor maintenance tasks, with an 11‑month year and shift patterns to accommodate evening groups.

Starting salary is $25.98/hr. Duties include cleaning, safety compliance, basic repairs, and coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and site staff.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to operate auto scrubber and window cleaning equipment.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle may be required.
• WHMIS training and safety materials to be completed within probation.
• Vulnerable Sector check required prior to starting employment.
• Proof of graduation or highest education level required before start.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects interior, fixtures and windows; handles garbage, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors; includes exterior areas.
• Secure doors and windows in the area.
• Perform minor maintenance on doors, windows, lamps, furniture and fixtures.
• Organize regular work day with supervision and accommodate evening user groups.
• Assist with seasonal cleaning such as stripping, scrubbing and waxing floors, washing walls and furniture.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
• Follow safety rules; ensure a safe, secure site and proper operation of equipment and hand tools.
• Handle hazardous materials safely (WHMIS).
• May assume Head Custodian duties as needed.
• Report vandalized equipment or property to supervisors.

Skills

Operate auto scrubber

Window cleaning equipment

Work with the public

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

WHMIS training

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Auto scrubber

Window cleaning equipment

Job description

CUSTODIAN

Position Description:

There is a position available for a Custodian at Ecole Central Elementary. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, September 1, 2026. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor in cooperation with the siteAdministrative Officer(s), and overseen by the Head Custodian, thisposition isresponsible for the custodial and minor building maintenance work in the cleaning of School District facilities.

Hours of work: (8) hrs.per day, five (5) days per week

Duties to Commence: September 8, 2026

Work Year Base: Eleven (11) months per year

Commencing Salary : $25.98/hr.

Duties:

1. Cleans and disinfectsbuilding interior, fixtures and windows. This includes garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming and wetmopping floors. Also performs some related cleaning duties to the exterior of the buildings and landings.
2. Responsible to secure doors and windows in their area.
3. Performs minor maintenance on doors, windows, lamps, schoolfurniture and other fixtures.
4. Overseen by the Head Custodian and under the general direction of the siteAdministrative Officer(s)/Supervisor, organizes theregular work day according to daily priorities. Must accommodate evening user groups.
5. Assists with seasonal clean ups which include stripping, scrubbing and waxing floors and washing walls, desks, furniture, etc.
6. Maintains and ensures tools and equipment are in good working order.
7. Follows proper safety rules and standards by ensuring the worksite is safe and secure, that equipment and vehicles are operated according to set standards.
8. Ensures the safe handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS) and the safe use and operation of equipment and hand tools.
9. Assumes the role of Head Custodian if needed.
10. Informs the Supervisor(s) and or siteAdministrative Officer(s) of vandalized equipment or property.
11. Performs other job related duties as directedby the siteAdministrative Officer(s)/Supervisor and Head Custodian.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Grade 10 or equivalency
• Minimum 1 year of commercial cleaning or school cleaningexperience is preferred
• Ability to operate large, self-propelled auto scrubber and window cleaning equipment
• Valid Class 5 driver's licenseand accessto areliable vehicle may be required
• Reading comprehension of written instructions andsafety bulletins
• Ability to workwith the public
• Must be well organized
• Ability to workindependently and set priorities
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• WHMIS Certificate and other onlinesafety training providedby the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Otherapplicable safety training and/or certification as providedby the Districtto be completed asneeded
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to staring employment

PLEASE NOTE: Proof of graduation and/or highest level of education is required prior to starting position

For more information please contact:
Radu Grigoras, Maintenance Supervisor [phone] or email [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.