Designated Custodian

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Wonowon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonowon School is seeking a Designated Custodian to perform cleaning and basic maintenance across school facilities. You will work five days a week for six hours daily, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and site staff.

The role includes disinfecting interiors, securing the building, minor repairs, ordering supplies, and adhering to WHMIS and safety standards; a valid driver's license is preferred and a vulnerable sector check is required prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalency.
• 1 year of commercial cleaning or school cleaning experience preferred
• Ability to operate large, self-propelled auto scrubber and window cleaning equipment
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle may be required
• Reading comprehension of written instructions and safety bulletins
• Ability to work with the public
• Must be well organized
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Other applicable safety training and/or certification as provided by the District to be completed as needed
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects building interior, fixtures and windows; garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming and wet-mopping floors; maintains exterior areas.
• Be responsible for building security.
• Performs minor maintenance on doors, windows, lamps, school furniture and other fixtures.
• Organizes regular work day and seasonal cleanups; stripping, scrubbing and waxing floors, washing walls.
• Monitors and orders custodial and maintenance supplies as needed.
• Ensures tools and equipment are in good working order.
• Follows proper safety rules and standards; safe operation of equipment and vehicles.
• Ensures safe handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS).
• Reports vandalized equipment or property to supervisors.
• Performs other duties as directed by site management.

Job description

DESIGNATED CUSTODIAN

Position Description

There is a position available for a Designated Custodian at Wonowon School.Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, October 9, 2026. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor in cooperation with the siteAdministrative Officer(s) and the Custodial Working Lead, thisposition isresponsible for the custodial and minor building maintenance work in the cleaning of School District facilities. The Designated Custodian is normally the sole person assigned to clean a facility.

Hours of work

(6) hrs.per day, five (5) days per week

Duties to Commence

As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base

Eleven (11) months per year

Commencing Salary

$26.01/hr.

Duties

1. Cleans and disinfectsbuilding interior, fixtures and windows. This includes garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming and wetmopping floors. Also performs some related cleaning duties to the exterior of the buildings and landings.
2. Responsible for building security.
3. Performs minor maintenance on doors, windows, lamps, schoolfurniture and other fixtures.
4. Under the general direction of the siteAdministrative Officer(s), Manager of Custodial Services, and Custodial Working Foreman, organizes regular work day and seasonal clean ups. Seasonal clean ups include stripping, scrubbing and waxing floors, washing walls, desks and furniture.
5. Monitors and orders custodial and maintenance supplies as needed.
6. Ensures tools and equipment are in good working order.
7. Follows proper safety rules and standards by ensuring the worksite is safe and secure, that equipment and vehicles are operated according to set standards.
8. Ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS) and the safe use and operation of equipment and hand tools.
9. Informs the Manager of Custodial Services, Custodial Working Foreman and/or site Administrative Officer(s) of vandalized equipment or property.
10. Performs other job related duties as directedby the siteAdministrative Officer(s), Manager of Custodial Services, and Custodial Working Foreman.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Grade 10 or equivalency
• 1 year of commercial cleaning or school cleaning experience preferred
• Ability to operate large, self-propelled auto scrubber and window cleaning equipment
• Valid Class 5 driver's licenseand accessto areliable vehicle may be required
• Reading comprehension of written instructions andsafety bulletins
• Ability to workwith the public
• Must be well organized
• Ability to workindependently and set priorities
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• WHMIS Certificate and other onlinesafety training providedby theDistrict to be completed within the probationary period
• Otherapplicable safety training and/or certification as providedby the Districtto be completed asneeded
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to staring employment

Please Note: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

For more information please contact:

Radu Grigoras, Maintenance Supervisor [phone] or email [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.