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

District School Board Ontario North East; Smooth Rock Falls; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

District School Board Ontario North East is seeking an Elementary Head Custodian for Smooth Rock Falls Public School. The role oversees custodial staff, ensures a safe, clean environment for students and staff, and manages daily operations from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Starting as soon as possible, the position is 1.0 FTE with a 40-hour workweek. Applicants should have a High School diploma, a current MHMIS certificate, and the ability to handle medium to heavy physical work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer skills including e-mail, data entry, online work orders.
• Must have current, Board approved, MHMIS certificate.
• Experience in custodial work is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise custodial staff to maintain cleanliness.
• Organize and implement work schedules.
• Adjust staff schedules for emergencies.
• Prepare reports and plan projects.
• Train staff on WHMIS and safety requirements.
• Record staff absences and replacements in Smartfind.
• Conduct inspections and maintain digital logs.
• Requisition materials, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Computer skills

WHMIS

Read and interpret documents

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MHMIS certificate

Job description

CUPE

Comp. 26-421

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

Elementary Head Custodian

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 Collective Agreement - $29.02 per hour

Interested Candidates:

Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at www.dsb1.ca and on Apply to Education at Apply to Education - DSB1.

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 [e-mail]

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