Floater (Supply) Custodian

Applytoeducation; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Applytoeducation is recruiting a Floater/Supply Custodian for the Facilities Services team. The role ensures a safe, clean school environment and reports to the Service Quality Supervisor.

Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance, and compliance with safety policies, while supporting energy conservation and campus operations as assigned by the Chief Custodian and Principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than 3 months related Custodial/maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet attendance expectations.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are essential.
• Neat appearance and professional conduct required.

Responsibilities

• Attend during hours stipulated in collective agreement.
• Notify supervision promptly of absences; arrange coverage as needed.
• Promote energy conservation measures and ensure secure school premises.
• Maintain and secure doors, windows and openings at end of shift.
• Perform cleaning duties including floors, washrooms, furniture, and surfaces.
• Load/unload cleaning supplies and assist with minor repairs as needed.
• Move furniture/equipment as directed and ensure safety of premises.
• Conduct seasonal cleaning and snow/ice removal as required.
• Comply with safety policies, wear appropriate safety footwear and eye/hand protection.

Skills

Communication

Attendance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Title: Floater/Supply Custodian

Location/Department: Facilities Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As Assigned/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.