School Custodian: Clean, Secure & Floor-Care Pro

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Kentville; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education seeks a janitorial staff member to perform a broad range of cleaning and maintenance duties in schools under the CUPE Local 3876 agreement.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Assistant Custodial Supervisor, handle daily cleaning, supply management, and safety compliance, and participate in property maintenance, snow/ice control, and security routines.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform duties.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards throughout the premises.

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.

Skills

Physical stamina

Cleaning methods

Safety awareness

Job description

The Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education seeks a janitorial staff member to perform a broad range of cleaning and maintenance duties in schools under the CUPE Local 3876 agreement.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Assistant Custodial Supervisor, handle daily cleaning, supply management, and safety compliance, and participate in property maintenance, snow/ice control, and security routines.