School Facilities Custodian & Maintenance Tech

Simplication; Williamstown; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Upper Canada District School Board is accepting applications for a Custodian. The role supports the appearance and operation of a school site under supervision, as part of a larger custodial team across multiple worksites.

The Principal may provide direction with the Facilities Operations Manager. Ideal candidates hold a secondary diploma, with cleaning/maintenance experience, plus knowledge of safety regulations and basic repair skills.

Qualifications

• A secondary school diploma with a minimum of six months cleaning and general maintenance experience in a school facility is required.
• Demonstrated experience in small equipment repair and maintenance is an asset.
• The successful candidate may be required to obtain specific courses and/or certifications relevant to his or her worksite(s) such as water treatment certificate, lockout / tag out, fall arrest, WHMIS, etc. within a specific period after hiring and/or during the period of employment.
• Enrolment in or successful completion of the Building Environmental Systems (BES) courses are an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial duties (i.e. dusts, washes and polishes office and classroom furnishings, washes, cleans and disinfects washroom facilities, vacuums, sweeps and mops floors, as required).
• Strips, waxes and cleans all floors as required, maintains floors through surface cleaning, spray buffing and polishing.
• Replenishes basic classroom and washroom supplies.
• Washes windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures, as required.
• Empties waste baskets and removes trash.
• Operates cleaning equipment to carry out custodial tasks.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Problem diagnosis

Painting & repairs

Equipment operation

Ladders & lifts safety

Basic computer skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

BES courses (asset)

Tools

WHMIS knowledge

Safety manuals reading

Job description

The Upper Canada District School Board is accepting applications for a Custodian. The role supports the appearance and operation of a school site under supervision, as part of a larger custodial team across multiple worksites.

The Principal may provide direction with the Facilities Operations Manager. Ideal candidates hold a secondary diploma, with cleaning/maintenance experience, plus knowledge of safety regulations and basic repair skills.