Custodian

School District 60; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 60 in Canada is seeking a Custodian for Margaret Ma Murray School. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and Head Custodian, you will perform cleaning and minor maintenance across facilities and support evening user groups.

The position runs five days a week, 8 hours daily, eleven months per year, with a starting salary of $25.98 per hour. Applicants must have Grade 10 or equivalent, and may need a valid Class 5 driver's license and WHMIS certification to be completed within

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalency is required or preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial cleaning or school cleaning experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate large, self-propelled auto scrubber and window cleaning equipment.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle may be required.
• Reading comprehension of written instructions and safety bulletins.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Must be well organized and able to work independently.
• Whmis Certificate and safety training provided by the District to be completed within probationary period.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search required prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects interior, fixtures and windows; handles garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
• Secures doors and windows in assigned area.
• Performs minor maintenance on doors, windows, lamps, furniture and fixtures.
• Plans day with Head Custodian and Supervisor; accommodates evening user groups.
• Assists with seasonal cleaning tasks such as stripping and waxing floors and washing walls and desks.
• Maintains and ensures tools and equipment are in good working order.
• Follows safety rules and ensures a safe, secure worksite and proper handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS).
• Able to assume Head Custodian duties if needed.
• Reports vandalized equipment or property to Supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Public interaction

Reading comprehension

Education

Grade 10 or equivalency

Tools

Auto scrubber

Window cleaning equipment

Job description

There is a position available for a Custodian at Margaret Ma Murray School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, August 20, 2026.

CUSTODIAN

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor in cooperation with the site Administrative Officer(s), and overseen by the Head Custodian, this position is responsible 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

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Grade 10 or equivalency
• Minimum 1 year of commercial cleaning or school cleaning experience is preferred
• Ability to operate large, self-propelled auto scrubber and window cleaning equipment
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle may be required
• Reading comprehension of written instructions and safety bulletins
• Ability to work with the public
• Must be well organized
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Other applicable safety training and/or certification as provided by the District to be completed as needed
• 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

Radu Grigoras, Maintenance Supervisor [phone] or email [e-mail]