UNIFOR - Supply Custodian - On Call

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board seeks Supply Custodians to cover for permanent custodians and support multiple sites in the Waterloo Region.

Positions typically run 10 to 40 hours weekly, with duties including cleaning, snow removal and equipment operation. A satisfactory Criminal Background Check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience in commercial/industrial cleaning preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Good attendance record.
• Physically capable to meet the job demands.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the building and grounds.
• Perform related duties for daily site operations.
• Assist with arranging site rentals and in-school events.
• Maintain logs and files.
• Follow cleaning schedules and health and safety procedures.
• Co-operates with colleagues, staff and students.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge (Word,Outlook

Effective communication

Good attendance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 30,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

The WCDSB maintains a pool of Supply Custodians who are called to replace permanent custodians who are absent from work. A Supply Custodian will work approximately 10 to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Supply Custodians are not assigned to one specific location and may have travel to more than one location on a shift. Our geographic region is within Waterloo Region.

Currently, all supply custodians are working 40 hours each week (consistently). This is a non-denominational position; Pastoral Reference is not required.

Over the last two years on average, it is taking a new supply custodian less than 14 months to get a permanent position if they have met all the expectations and service levels. This position is the only pathway to a fulltime career at WCDSB.

General Housekeeping Duties

• Dusting and sanitizing surfaces
• Wet and dry mopping
• Polishing and scrubbing floors, operating auto scrubbers and buffers
• Stripping and re-finishing floor surfaces
• Garbage and recycle collection and removal (inside and outside)
• Snow removal, salting and sanding as required for safety
• Operation of equipment such as snow blowers, floor buffers, auto scrubbers, and vacuum cleaners.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the building and grounds in all respects.
• Perform related duties as required for the daily operations of the site.
• Assist with arranging physical set up for site rentals, in-school dances and activities
• Maintenance of Logs and Files.
• Follow assigned cleaning schedules to maintain expected standards of cleanliness.
• Follow Board practices, procedures in relation to attendance, health and safety.
• Co-operates with colleagues, staff and students to assist in creating positive working relationships.

Minimum Requirements

• High school (grade 12) diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Previous commercial/industrial cleaning experience preferred
• Basic computer knowledge (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively
• Good attendance record.
• Must be physically capable to meet the physical demands of the job.

Salary Range: $26.19 per hour plus afternoon shift premium

Location(s): Elementary and Secondary Schools in Waterloo Region

Applications will be accepted until 4 pm on August 24, 2026.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board’s Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board