Maintenance/Custodian Assistant

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking summer student positions for Maintenance/Custodian Assistants in Atikokan and Fort Frances. This role involves performing custodial duties, minor maintenance, and groundskeeping, primarily outdoors. Ideal candidates are post-secondary students eager to gain work experience while ensuring a safe and clean environment. With a competitive hourly wage and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for students looking to enhance their skills and contribute to the community during the summer season.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
• Criminal Reference Check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties, painting, and minor maintenance.
• Groundskeeping duties including cutting grass and planting.

Skills

Custodial Duties

General Maintenance

Groundskeeping

Use of Small Equipment

Education

Post-secondary Enrollment

High School Enrollment

Tools

Small Equipment

Job description

District of Rainy River Services Board

Maintenance/Custodian Assistant
Summer Student Positions
(40 hours/week)

Atikokan and Fort Frances, ON

Job Opportunity

The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is accepting applications from qualifying post-secondary students to work for the 2025 summer season, as follows:

Maintenance/Custodian Assistant:

• Atikokan (40 hours per week)
• Fort Frances (40 hors per week)

The Maintenance/Custodian Assistant is responsible for performing custodial duties, painting, minor maintenance and repair, move-out work, general security, and fire alarm monitoring. Additional duties include grounds-keeping such as cutting grass, trimming edges, raking, edging, planting, weeding, cultivating and watering flowers. Work is primarily performed outdoors and includes the use and operation of small equipment.

Students must be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university or other accredited institution). High School students may be considered for a summer student position, however, preference will be given to post-secondary students.

Students must also provide the satisfactory outcome of a Criminal Reference Check as a condition of employment at your own cost.

All incumbents must work in a safe manner and adhere to all occupational health and safety requirements. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday day shift for an anticipated duration of approximately sixteen (16) weeks. Rate of pay is $19.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Deadline for application Packages:Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm (CST).

You are invited to submit your completed Application Package by email, mail, or in person to the DRRSB main office. Please address your correspondence to:

Joanne Spence, B.HRLR, CHRL, Human Resources Officer
Districts of Rainy River Services Board
450 Scott Street
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2
Competition #HR-10-2025-MAINT-SS
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
or emailed to: [e-mail]

The DRRSB wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The DRRSB is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. This document is available in an alternative format, upon request.

HR_10_2025_Summer_Student_Application_Maint.pdf