UNIFOR - Supply Custodian - On Call

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking an on-call Supply Custodian to cover shifts across elementary and secondary schools in the Waterloo Region. The role involves general housekeeping, floor care, snow removal, and basic equipment operation.

Training and support are provided, with opportunities to move into full-time roles based on performance. Applicants should be able to work flexible hours (10–40 per week), hold a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a valid driver's

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the buildings and grounds.
• Perform general housekeeping duties such as dusting, mopping, floor care, and trash removal.
• Operate cleaning equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Assist with coordinating site rentals, dances and activities as needed.
• Maintain logs and files; follow cleaning schedules and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Good attendance

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Call

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.

Job Posting

UNIFOR – Supply Custodian – On Call

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.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

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 then 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

Salary Range: $26.19 per hour plus afternoon shift premium Location(s): Elementary and Secondary Schools in Waterloo Region

Application Process

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: For ApplytoEducation assistance, please contact 1-877-900- 5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.). In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume and covering letter in your application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Detailed information on the application process can be found at: Applications will be accepted until 4 pm on October 8, 2025. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified. To request this file in large print, please email If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578- 3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours. 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. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board's Privacy Policy, please contact our 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