Custodian

Essex County Schools; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a custodial worker to maintain cleanliness and safety in facilities and grounds. In this role, you will perform various cleaning and maintenance tasks, including stripping and waxing floors, and assisting with classroom setups. Strong physical fitness is required as candidates must frequently lift objects and follow specific cleaning protocols. The position offers flexible day or evening hours in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work days or evenings.
• Physically fit to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing care and cleanliness of facilities.
• Perform general maintenance and custodial work.
• Clean hallways, bathrooms, and classrooms.

Skills

Cleaning practices knowledge

Ability to follow directions

Physical fitness

Initiative

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty proficently.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be able to work days or evenings
• Knowledge of cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Initiative and ability to work unsupervised
• Must be physically fit and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or equipment, reach with hands and arms, stool, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Requirement to stand, walk, sit and climb or balance
• Must be able to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required on this job include close vision and depth perception

Responsibilities:

• To provide for the ongoing care and continuing function of facilities and to aid in providing a clean and safe learning and working environment
• Perform general maintenance and custodial work to insure general cleanliness of facilities and grounds
• Clean hallways, bathrooms, classrooms, and other facilities on a scheduled basis
• Strip and wax floors
• Assist teachers in moving furniture and equipment
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and playgrounds neat and clean
• Assist with grass cutting responsibilities as needed (seasonal)
• Gather and dispose of trash and waste
• Perform minor repair work
• Check daily to insure that all exit doors are open, unobstructed and that panic devices are working properly during hours of building occupancy
• Report any physical damage to the building Principal and to Director of Facilities/Operation and New Construction
• Utilize foresight, concentration and mathematical skills
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required