Temporary Facility Supervisor (G)

Waterloo Region District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school board in Kitchener is seeking a Temporary Facility Supervisor to oversee custodial and maintenance personnel across multiple schools. The role involves ensuring safe and clean environments for students and staff. The successful candidate will have a Secondary School Graduation Diploma and at least three years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in an educational setting. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential. This position offers a salary range of $75,833 - $92,165 and requires full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory position, preferably in custodial services.
• Knowledge of current housekeeping and custodial practices.
• Familiar with Ontario Building Code and Fire Code.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial and maintenance staff across multiple schools.
• Manage custodial care and facility maintenance within budget.
• Provide training and support to custodial staff.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Facility Services Manager, the Temporary Facility Supervisor is responsible for supervising custodial, maintenance and contracted staff at 25 to 35 schools. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other members of the Facility Services team to ensure that the Board’s buildings are operated efficiently to provide a clean, comfortable, and safe learning and working environment for all users.

The successful applicant for this Temporary Educational Support Staff position, Level G ($75,833 - $92,165) will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, effective October 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of custodians, maintenance and contracted personnel in the assigned group of schools;
• Work as part of the facilities services team to manage custodial care, maintenance and facility renewal, with the overall goal of providing the best learning and work environment possible within the established budget;
• Act as a leader, coordinator, trainer, resource person and advisor to the custodians and maintenance staff in the area schools;
• Ensure staff work safely in accordance with Board procedures and are current in all required health and safety training;
• Coordinate the staffing in the schools of the assigned area, including: vacation schedules, coverage for absenteeism and training of new custodians and maintenance personnel;
• Inspect the work of custodians and provide feedback to ensure schools are clean;
• Inspect the work of maintenance personnel to ensure it is efficient and effective;
• Work with Human Resources department to ensure that the “early and safe return to work program” is effective in assisting injured workers and meets the legislated requirements;
• Development of positive human resource and labour management relationships;
• Coordinate the work order process with Head Custodians and Custodial Department Heads to ensure schools are maintained and necessary work is completed;
• Coordinate renewal work with other members of the Facility Services team;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with area superintendent, school principals, relevant stakeholders, customers, external groups and agencies in response to inquiries, requests for assistance and advice;
• Procurement and supervision of services for equipment and material replacement;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent education (from outside Canada) is required;
• Completion of the Board’s training program in custodial care and building management or equivalent is required;
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a “Custodial Department Head” or supervisory position, preferably in an educational setting or facility services setting;
• Must possess outstanding leadership, interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Must possess excellent time management and organizing skills and be comfortable working in a fast paced multi task environment;
• Must have knowledge of current housekeeping and custodial practices and procedures;
• Must be familiar with the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Electrical Safety Code and other relevant codes and standards;
• Must have a valid driver\'s license and a reliable vehicle;
• Must be familiar with a continuous improvement philosophy; and
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Applicant Self-Identification and Equity

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If you prefer not to answer any of the Self Identification questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this please contact [appropriate contact].

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.