Custodian - Casual/On-Call

School District #44 (North Vancouver); North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

North Vancouver School District is seeking a Custodian On-Call to keep our schools clean, safe and well maintained. The role involves routine custodial tasks, securing the building at night, and assisting with minor repairs as needed.

You will work with students, staff and the public, and participate in the district's recycling program. A flexible on-call schedule is offered, with shifts either day or evening.

Qualifications

• English fluency to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and the public.
• Up to three months related janitorial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine janitorial and custodial tasks, including cleaning, waxing hallways and stairs.
• Secure the school at night and ensure adequate heat and light.
• Refer to supervisor for non-routine problems and assist with minor repairs.
• Lock/unlock rooms, move furniture or equipment and provide facility information.
• Assist with and maintain the recycling program.

Skills

English fluency

Emergency response

Customer service

Janitorial experience

Education

BSW asset

Job description

C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY

CUSTODIAN - CASUAL/ON-CALL

WHO WE ARE

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District - “the natural place to learn” - provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 26 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2650 staff and over 17,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.

THE ROLE

The Custodian On-Call plays an essential role in Service Operations by keeping our schools clean, safe and well maintained by:

• Providing routine janitorial and custodial tasks, including cleaning, waxing hallways and stairs
• Securing the school at night and ensuring adequate heat and light
• For non-routine problems and emergencies, you will refer to a supervisor who may call upon you to shut off water unplug sinks, toilets and drains as well as perform minor repairs
• Assist students, staff and the public as appropriate by locking or unlocking rooms, moving furniture or equipment and providing facility information
• Assist with and maintain the recycling program

WHAT WE REQUIRE

Working knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment needed for high standard janitorial and custodial services:

• Sufficient knowledge of facilities and systems to safely respond to an emergency
• English fluency that allows you to understand and carry out oral or written instructions
• Building Service Worker Certificate (BSW) is not required; however, it is considered an asset
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and the public
• Up to three months related work experience in janitorial services and building maintenance operations is preferred
• This is a casual/on-call, unionized position and the current rate of pay is $27.43/hour, plus 14% in lieu of benefits. Hours of work are from 06:30-15:00 (day) or 15:00-23:30 (evening). Casual custodians may work up to 40 hours per week and occasional weekend hours.

All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact HR for any questions, accommodations or specific requests at [e-mail].

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

* All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

* All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.