Custodian - Long-Term Occasional -1.0 FTE

Simplication; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Canada District School Board in Ontario is seeking a Custodian to maintain the appearance of the school building and support daily operations under supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager and Lead Custodian.

The role emphasizes cleaning, basic maintenance, safety compliance, and efficient teamwork across multiple worksites; candidates should hold a secondary diploma and have experience in school facilities, with willingness to obtain required certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires a secondary school diploma with 6+ months cleaning/maintenance in a school.
• Asset: small equipment repair and maintenance experience.
• May need courses/certifications such as water treatment, lockout/tagout, fall arrest, WHMIS.
• BES courses are an asset.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access required.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial duties: dust, wash, disinfect, vacuum, mop floors and maintain washrooms.
• Strips, waxes, cleans floors; perform surface cleaning and buffing.
• Replenishes classroom and washroom supplies.
• Washes windows, ceilings, walls, light fixtures; removes trash.
• Operates cleaning equipment and moves furniture as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs; works at multiple buildings as needed.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Problem detection

Painting, plumbing, mechanics

Building maintenance

Operate cleaning equipment

Ladders and lifts safety

Basic computer skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

Building Environmental Systems (BES) courses

Job description

Join The Upper Canada District School Board

Creating Futures, Leading and Learning for All

We are currently accepting applications for Custodian. Under the supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager and the direction of the Head or Lead Custodian, the Custodian is responsible for the appearance of the building and operation of a specific worksite. The Custodian works as a member of a larger team composed of the custodial staff of multiple worksites, such as a family of schools. The Principal may provide direction to the Custodian within the school in conjunction with the Facilities Operations Manager.

This position is covered under the UCDSB/CUPE collective agreement.

Qualifications and Experience

• A secondary school diploma with a minimum of six months cleaning and general maintenance experience in a school facility is required.
• Demonstrated experience in small equipment repair and maintenance is an asset.
• The successful candidate may be required to obtain specific courses and/or certifications relevant to his or her worksite(s) such as water treatment certificate, lockout / tag out, fall arrest, WHMIS, etc. within a specific period after hiring and/or during the period of employment.
• Enrolment in or successful completion of the Building Environmental Systems (BES) courses are an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Technical

• Working knowledge of basic cleaning methods
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and detect problems for repair
• Basic knowledge of painting, mechanical and plumbing
• Basic knowledge of minor building and equipment maintenance, repairs and adjustments
• Demonstrated ability to operate cleaning equipment
• Demonstrated ability to safely use ladders and lifts inside and outside of building
• Familiarity with word processing software, e-mail and Internet applications

Regulation and Compliance

• Some knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS and related regulations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively comprehend manuals, safety guidelines
• Ability to learn new systems and processes
• Awareness of confined spaces procedures and/or restricted areas
• Ability to understand requirement for privacy, to respect confidentiality of information, and to practice tact and diplomacy

Communication and Personal

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, written and oral, with public, visitors, contractors, staff, students, supervisor, co-workers and administration
• Demonstrated ability to accept changing conditions and continuous improvements; adaptable and receptive to new ideas and change
• Ability to work well with a variety of people and respond to special needs and requests

Organization, Management and Leadership

• Able to organize priorities in fast-paced changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work alone in buildings day and night, also in a team environment

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Any or all of the following)

Operations

• Performs custodial duties (i.e. dusts, washes and polishes office and classroom furnishings, washes, cleans and disinfects washroom facilities, vacuums, sweeps and mops floors, as required)
• Strips, waxes and cleans all floors as required, maintains floors through surface cleaning, spray buffing and polishing
• Replenishes basic classroom and washroom supplies
• Washes windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures, as required
• Empties waste baskets and removes trash
• Operates cleaning equipment to carry out custodial tasks
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies, as required
• Performs preventative building maintenance (painting), repairs and adjustments
• Works in other buildings as assigned to meet operational needs

References

UCDSB requires your current and two most recent direct supervisors.

If your experience is in a day-to-day occasional capacity ensure that you list the length of time that you worked for that Supervisor and whether the assignment was casual day-to-day or in a long-term occasional capacity.

The UCDSB does not accept colleagues or personal references.

Selection Process

The UCDSB selection process includes a review of required qualifications, interview and assessment process, and reference checks. All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a valid criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations [for people with disabilities]. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail]

The UCDSB may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select and/or assess applicants in the hiring process. AI is not used to make final hiring decisions. Please do not obtain or upload a Police Record/ Criminal Record Check with your application. This documentation is not required unless a job offer is extended to you.