GVES Janitor

Government of Nova Scotia; Gaspereau; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia is seeking a Janitor to maintain cleanliness and safety within the school. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, supply maintenance, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must be physically able and possess knowledge of modern cleaning methods. This position offers a pay rate of $22.51 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform duties.
• Ability to apply modern cleaning methods with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned areas of the school daily based on established standards.
• Maintain sufficient cleaning supplies.
• Report breakdowns, accidents, or damage.
• Secure all doors and activate security.
• Perform floor care duties.
• Control snow and ice as needed.
• Pick up litter and perform general clean-ups.
• Comply with safety and health regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of modern cleaning methods

Ability to recognize safety hazards

Physical ability to perform duties

Job description

Overview

Janitor

Gaspereau Valley Elementary School

Effective immediately

8 hour shift

Rate of Pay as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($22.51 per hour)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, September 23, 2025

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Responsibilities

• Clean, on a daily basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards.
• Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor.
• Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building.
• Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc.
• Perform snow and ice control duties as needed.
• Pick up litter and trash from yards, driveways, parking lots and walkways on an ongoing basis with general clean-ups.
• Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Board policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Abilities

• The successful candidate must be physically able to perform duties.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to apply modern cleaning methods and practices with minimal supervision, and be able to recognize safety hazards throughout the premises.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry – Request for a Search Form. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.

Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit local 3876 will be considered first. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.