Floater (Supply) Custodian

Durham Catholic District School Board; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Catholic District School Board is seeking a Floater/Supply Custodian to help maintain a safe and clean school environment within the Facilities Services team. You will report to the Service Quality Supervisor and work under the CUPE Local 218 Custodial/Maintenance affiliation, ensuring compliance with the collective agreement and school safety standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning, security, energy conservation, and supporting extra-curricular use of facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Candidates with less education may be considered based on related experience.
• More than 3 months related experience.
• Physical ability to perform all related assignments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is essential.
• Regard for personal appearance and neatness.
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels in the school community and to interact appropriately with students.
• Co-operative, conscientious, positive, flexible and pleasant personality.
• Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Be in attendance during hours stipulated in the Collective Agreement.
• Notify Chief Custodian and Service Quality Supervisor in case of absence in advance.
• Promote and administer an approved Energy Conservation Program.
• Secure all doors, windows and openings before leaving the school.
• Maintain washroom facilities and replenish supplies.
• Perform cleaning duties including mopping, vacuuming, and polishing.
• Move furniture/equipment as directed and perform minor repairs.
• Ensure safety of premises and assist with extracurricular activities.
• Attend to cleaning of carpets and floors and manage waste daily.
• Maintain designated grass areas and winter safety tasks as required.

Skills

Physical ability

Minimal supervision and independence

Punctuality and regular attendance

Communication with school community

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Floater/Supply Custodian

Location/Department: Facilities Services

Reports to: Service Quality Supervisor

Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 218 Custodial/Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible to ensure that the building and property, as assigned, is a safe and clean environment.

The incumbent is directly accountable to the Service Quality Supervisor. On a day-to-day basis, the custodian is responsible to the Chief Custodian and the School Principal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be in attendance during the hours stipulated in the Collective Agreement.
• Notify the Chief Custodian and the Service Quality Supervisor in case of personal absence, as far in advance as possible and on a daily return to duty.
• Promote and administer an approved Energy Conservation Program.
• Secure all doors, windows and other openings before leaving the school.
• Ensure that the needs of extra-curricular and Community Use of Schools programs are satisfied.
• Assist in unloading and storing of all cleaning and school supplies.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Chief Custodian.
• Performs all necessary operations to maintain clean floors and carpets, including mopping, buffing and polishing, vacuuming, etc. on a regular basis.
• Maintains all washroom facilities, sanitizing and replenishing necessary supplies.
• Makes minor repairs to property.
• Moves furniture/equipment as directed.
• Ensures safety of premises.
• Dusting offices, classroom and staff room furniture: e.g. desks, tables, cabinets, telephones, shelves, window and partition ledges, etc.
• Summer cleaning according to schedule.
• Removal of obvious finger marks and stains from walls, doors, partitions, etc.
• Cleaning and polishing door push plates.
• Removal of stains from table tops, work surfaces and equipment.
• Emptying all waste receptacles daily and washing as required.
• Maintain designated grass areas on a weekly basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)

• Remove debris from property as required.
• Maintain flower beds as required.
• Perform window cleaning as required.
• Assist in clearing debris from catch basins.
• Keep entrances clear of snow, spread sand and salt as required.
• In winter, knock down overhanging snow and ice from eaves of the school.
• Checks mechanical systems.
• Maintains outside property for safety and cleanliness.
• Performs job duties and responsibilities as listed in the Custodial Manual.
• Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary.
• Adheres to all safety policies, procedures and requirements including the wearing of appropriate safety footwear and eye and hand protection.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. Candidates with less education will be given consideration based on previous related experience.

Experience

• More than (3) three months related experience.
• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• Physical ability to perform all related assignments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is essential.
• Regard for personal appearance and neatness.
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels in the school community and to interact and communicate with students in an adult-student manner commensurate with the example and expectations set by the Principal.
• Co-operative, conscientious, positive, flexible, well-mannered and pleasant personality.
• Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
  

At DCDSB, fostering a culture of inclusion is a fundamental imperative. Acknowledging the diversity of our students, staff and community and ensuring that every member of our inclusive community is a valued contributor is a foundational pillar to our mission. The DCDSB invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, and candidates who self-identify as a member of a racialized/marginalized community, who may enhance equity and representation in our workforce .

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, please contact Isabel Farrugia, [e-mail] Human Resource Consultant, prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.