Elementary Head Custodian - 1.0 FTE (Permanent/Full-Time)

District School Board Ontario North East; Smooth Rock Falls; On-site; CAD 3,298,000 - 4,697,000; Full time

Job summary

District School Board Ontario North East is seeking an Elementary Head Custodian at Smooth Rock Falls Public School. The role leads custodial staff, oversees cleaning operations, and ensures a safe, healthy school environment. Start date: As soon as possible. Closing date: 2026-09-15 4:00 pm EST.

1.0 FTE, 40 hours weekly, 7:00am–3:00pm. Salary is per CUPE agreement at $29.02/hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma, a current MHMIS certificate, and computer/data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current, Board-approved MHMIS certificate required.
• Computer skills (email, data entry, online work orders) preferred.
• Experience in custodial work is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise custodial staff to maintain cleanliness in the facility.
• Organize and implement work schedules; adjust schedules for emergencies.
• Maintain and write reports; plan project work.
• Train custodial staff on WHMIS and safety requirements.
• Input staff absences using the Smartfind system and manage replacements.
• Perform inspections and maintain digital logs of custodial activities.
• Requisition materials, supplies, and equipment as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MHMIS certificate

Tools

Smartfind absence system

Job description

Elementary Head Custodian

CUPE

Comp. 26-421

Closing date: 2026-09-15 @ 4:00 pm EST

Location: Smooth Rock Falls Public School

Start date: As soon as possible

Vacancy Details

1.0 FTE (Permanent/full-time, 40 hours/week - 7:00am to 3:00pm)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Position Summary

Organize and supervise custodial staff cleaning areas, perform routine cleaning and other related tasks in order to maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for students, staff and visitors.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Computer skills (e-mail, data entry, online work orders)
• Must have current, Board approved, MHMIS certificate
• Experience in custodial work is preferred
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, product directions and mixing ratios
• Work cooperatively and effectively with other staff and supervisors.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency
• Perform medium to heavy physical labor
• Meet deadlines with time constraints

Supervisory Duties Such As

• direct and supervise custodial staff to maintain a high level of cleanliness in the facility
• organize and implement work schedules
• set priorities and re-arrange staff schedules to accommodate emergencies
• report writing and planning project work
• training custodial staff to ensure understanding of WHMIS requirements and necessity of work safety
• inputting staff absences and replacement employees using the Smartfind absence system
• performing inspections and maintaining digital logs
• requisitioning of materials, supplies, and equipment

Compensation

Salary in accordance with the provisions in current CUPE collective agreement - $29.02 per hour

Additional Information

Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Chief Executive Officer)

2026-09-08