Custodian - Permanent- 1.0 FTE

Upper Canada District School Board; Smiths Falls; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Upper Canada District School Board is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain the appearance and operation of a school site under supervision. You will join a team of custodial staff across multiple worksites, with guidance from the Facilities Operations Manager and Lead Custodian.

This role supports safe, clean learning environments for students and staff, with opportunities for training and advancement within the CUPE collective agreement.

Qualifications

• A secondary school diploma with a minimum of six months cleaning and general maintenance experience in a school facility is required.
• 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 the worksite such as water treatment certificate, lockout / tag out, fall arrest, WHMIS, etc.
• Enrolment in or successful completion of 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appearance of the building and operate at a specific worksite as part of a custodial team.
• Work as a member of custodial staff across multiple worksites (a family of schools).
• Follow directions from the Facilities Operations Manager and the Head/Lead Custodian.

Skills

Cleaning experience

General maintenance

Small equipment repair

Driver's license

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. For more information on employment information such as entitlements, pay, staffing, job protection, union security and dues information under the agreement please to view it on our external website.

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.

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.