Custodian 3pm-11pm

Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE); Cullompton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is seeking a Custodian to support the Operations Services Department. The role focuses on maintaining clean, sanitary, and attractive school facilities through professional cleaning and proactive maintenance in line with district policies.

You will report to the Caretaker and Building Management Supervisor, work varying shifts (day, evening, nights), and contribute to safe, welcoming learning environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs to perform cleaning duties.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Willing to work day, evening and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, sanitary, and attractive school facilities.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties in a safe, efficient manner.
• Reports to Caretaker and Building Management Supervisor.
• Follow Halifax Regional Centre for Education policies and procedures.

Skills

Physical strength

Basic computer skills

Shift work flexibility

Janitorial experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Custodian contributes to the effective operation of the Operations Services Department within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. The custodian maintains a clean, sanitary and attractive appearance of school buildings and facilities. This is accomplished by performing cleaning and maintenance duties in a professional, efficient, proactive and safe manner within the policies and procedures of the Department and the Centre. This position reports to the Caretaker and also takes direction from the Building Management Supervisor.

The Custodian position falls under the NSUPE collective agreement. The collective agreement can be accessed by clicking HERE .

For positions less than 100%: Subject to operational requirements, the Halifax Regional Centre for Education may, at its discretion choose to alter the posted hours of work for the position to accommodate an applicant's request to hold two or more part-time positions at the same time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or academic equivalent through educational programs such as a General Educational Development (GED);
• Ability to lift 50lbs to perform a full range of cleaning and janitorial duties;
• Basic computer skills;
• Able to work all shift schedules including day, evening and nights;
• Previous janitorial experience an asset.

A Detailed Job Description Is Available Here.

Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well‑being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under‑represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.