Custodian Project Team (CU-T/66) (Elmvale District High School - Elementary)

St. Clement's School; Elmvale; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simcoe County District School Board is seeking a Custodian – Project Team member for Area 1B (Elmvale District HS and nearby schools). The role supports best-practice cleaning, trains others on equipment and new procedures, and handles project tasks with travel between locations as needed.

The position is temporary, with 8-hour days and an afternoon shift, and requires valid Ontario driver’s license, strong communication, and physical capability for demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of custodian experience with SCDSB.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy physical tasks. Tasks may include burnishing, scrubbing and refinishing floors, window cleaning, and wall washing.
• Ability to perform scaffolding work, such as erecting / dismantling scaffolding, high dusting and/ or light cleaning.
• Training in the use of scaffolding, power lifts, and fall protection equipment.
• Ability to operate building and custodial equipment.
• A valid Ontario Drivers Licence is a requirement and proof thereof will be requested on hiring.
• Testing may be required during the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Identify and share best practices on team and day shift cleaning.
• Train other custodians on equipment maintenance, new cleaning procedures and ‘smart’ cleaning practices.
• Complete additional project tasks as assigned by the Regional Operations Supervisor.
• Travel between Elmvale locations as required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Cleaning methods

Heavy physical work

Scaffolding

Power lifts

Fall protection

Custodial equipment

Driver's license

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Scaffolding equipment

Power lifts

Job description

CUSTODIAN PROJECT TEAM

Reporting to the Regional Operations Supervisor for an assigned area, the Custodian – Project team will be responsible for identifying and sharing best practices on a team and / or day shift cleaning, train other custodians on equipment maintenance, new cleaning procedures and ‘smart’ cleaning practices, and complete additional project tasks as assigned by the Regional Operations Supervisor. Individuals will be expected to work shifts and travel between locations as required.

Operations Area: Area 1B - Elmvale District HS and group of schools

Status: Temporary

Hours: 8 hours per day; 40 hours per week

Shift: Afternoon

Posting # : CU-T/66

Qualifications and Skills Required:

1. Possess two (2) or more years experience as a custodian with the SCDSB.
2. Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
4. Ability and skills to perform heavy physical tasks. Tasks may include: burnishing, scrubbing and refinishing floors, window cleaning, and wall washing.
5. Ability to perform scaffolding work, such as erecting / dismantling scaffolding, high dusting and/ or light cleaning.
6. Training in the use of scaffolding, power lifts, and fall protection equipment.
7. Ability to operate building and custodial equipment.
8. A valid Ontario Drivers Licence is a requirement and proof thereof will be requested on hiring.
9. Testing may be required during the selection process.

All fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

This position is part of the CUPE Local 1310 bargaining unit.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are contained within the CUPE Collective Agreement, including any applicable union dues.

TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.