False Bay Maintenance & Custodial Spare

Qualicum School District (SD69); Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school district is seeking a Custodian Spare to maintain a clean, safe environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include custodial tasks, maintaining security, and performing minor maintenance. The ideal candidate should have at least Grade 10 education and be able to work independently. The position is on-call with no guaranteed hours, offering $33.51 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of, or willingness to obtain a Certified Building Service Worker Level 1.
• Minimum six months related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lift medium-heavy loads and work on a ladder.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a clean, safe, and secure environment for students and staff.
• Carries out assigned custodial responsibilities according to established safety protocols.
• Maintains security of the facility.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to learn manual tasks

Ability to work independently

Effective communication skills

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Certified Building Service Worker Level 1

Job description

About Qualicum School District

Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.

JOB TITLE: CUSTODIAN SPARE

JOB FUNCTION

An employee in this classification ensures that students and staff are provided with a clean, safe and secure environment in which to learn and work.

REPORTING TO

Director of Operations or designate.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Carries out the assigned custodial responsibilities in accordance with the established routines safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintains the security and order of the facility, including arming the building’s security system at the end of the shift.
• Provides access for approved community groups.
• Moves furniture within buildings as required for various activities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs, e.g., soap and towel dispensers, light bulb replacements and equipment.
• Reports items for work order submissions to the site administrator or the Custodial Foreperson.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of custodial supplies at the site.
• Performs other assigned job‑related duties.

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of, or willingness to obtain a Certified Building Service Worker Level 1 at a recognized institution within six months.
• Minimum of six months related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and learn manual tasks, including the lifting of medium‑heavy loads, working overhead and working on a ladder.
• Good interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and public.
• Note: Positions requiring a Class 5 BC Driver’s License will be so designated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

False Bay School is located on Lasqueti Island, a small, remote island connected to Vancouver Island by passenger‑only ferry at French Creek, near Parksville. The False Bay Custodial & Maintenance Spare will only be dispatched for False Bay School. This position has no guarantee of hours. The rate of pay for the Spare Custodial position is $33.51.

JOB TITLE: Maintenance – False Bay School

JOB FUNCTION

An employee in this classification is responsible for the routine maintenance of the generator plant and school facilities at False Bay School to ensure that full use can be made of the school facilities at all times.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Conducts daily inspection of the electrical generating system and battery back‑up system.
• Performs routine maintenance on school facilities that does not require a trades certification.
• Maintains the electrical generating system on an ongoing basis including the delivery of any fuel required.
• Maintains the grounds, playground and its equipment to the standards set by the School District.
• Maintains effective communication with the general public, including contractors and service providers and school district staff.
• Ensures that work orders are raised for all work performed and files them with Operations and Maintenance.
• Consults with certified trades persons.
• Acts as shipper/receiver when required.
• Performs other job‑related duties.

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• A minimum of six months experience maintaining electrical generating systems.
• A B.C. Driver’s Licence, Class 5.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to work effectively with staff.
• A broad base of skills and experience that relate to facility maintenance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

False Bay School is located on Lasqueti Island, a small, remote island connected to Vancouver Island by passenger‑only ferry at French Creek, near Parksville. The False Bay Custodial & Maintenance Spare will only be dispatched for False Bay School. This position has no guarantee of hours. The rate of pay for False Bay Maintenance is $32.89.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants must successfully complete an Authorization for Criminal Records Search pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act every 5 years.

CONTACT

For further information please contact Denise Kinney, Human Resources Assistant at or . We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.