Relief Custodians

School District #53 (Okanagan Similkameen); Oliver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) seeks a casual custodian for multiple locations. Under supervision, the custodian cleans and secures district facilities, following the district cleaning program and health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include securing facilities, monitoring access, minor maintenance, stocking supplies, and responding to emergencies. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to WorkSafeBC regulations.

Qualifications

• Certification as building service worker or custodian preferred.
• Six months experience within the last four years in modern custodial methods for commercial facilities.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods and equipment (polishers, extractors, vacuums, scrubbers).
• Ability to take direction from supervisors and work as part of a team.
• Effective communication in verbal, written and electronic formats.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to perform all duties.

Responsibilities

• Follow the district cleaning program to maintain clean, healthy facilities.
• Secure facilities including windows/doors, set intruder alarm, report security issues.
• Monitor access for facility use per Facility Request forms.
• Perform minor maintenance of facilities and cleaning equipment; initiate work orders.
• Monitor custodial materials and replenish stock.
• May remove snow/ice, deliver/pick up mail, and respond to emergency call-outs.
• Participate in job-related training and staff development.
• Communicate positively and work as a collaborative team member.
• Adhere to school and district policies, Health & Safety Manual, and WorkSafeBC.
• Maintain confidentiality; and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Physical ability

Education

Building service worker or custodian certification (preferred)

Tools

Floor polishers

Carpet extractors

Backpack vacuum cleaners

Auto scrubbers

Job description

School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) Job Description

JOB TITLE: CASUAL C USTODIAN - VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Applicants with labour experience and willing to train will be considered.

Under the supervision of the director of facilities and/or the principal, the custodian is responsible for cleaning and securing district facilities.

J OB D UTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES :

• follow the district cleaning program to ensure clean and healthy facilities;
• secure facilities including check windows and doors, set intruder alarm and report security issues;
• monitor and provide access for facility use per Facility Request forms;
• minor maintenance of facilities and cleaning equipment and initiate work orders;
• monitor custodial materials and supplies and make requests to replenish stock;
• may be required to remove snow and ice, deliver/pick up mail, and respond to emergency call- outs for security and/or repairs;
• participate in job-related training and staff development;
• communicate positively and effectively, and interact as a collaborative and consultative team member;
• understand and act in accordance with school and district policies and procedures, district Health & Safety Manual, and WorkSafeBC regulations;
• maintain confidentiality; and
• other duties as assigned.

R EQUIRED Q UALIFICATIONS :

• certification as building service worker or custodian is preferred;
• six months experience, obtained within the last four years, in the application of modern custodial methods and procedures required for commercial facilities;
• demonstrated knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and equipment (such as floor polishers, carpet extractors, backpack vacuum cleaners, and auto scrubbers);
• ability to take direction from supervisor(s) and work as part of a team;
• effective communication skills in verbal, written and electronic format;
• strong problem-solving and organizational skills; and
• physical ability to perform all aspects of the position.

Note: Clear criminal record checks are required prior to employment with the district.