Custodian

Custodian

Under the supervision of the chief custodian and/or area supervisor performs a variety of custodial duties such as routine cleaning, routine building and equipment maintenance, opening and closing the building, checking building systems, responding to emergency calls; performing grounds maintenance and other duties as assigned at the school.

• High school diploma or equivalent of Grade 12.
• Minimum one year in the custodial field, proven to be dependable with a willingness to take responsibility.
• Able to clean rooms, washrooms and fixtures; mop, wash, scrub and finish floors; pick up and dispose of garbage and recycling; vacuum and/or shampoo carpets; wipe and wash windows, blackboards, ledges, railings and furniture.
• Able to do a thorough cleaning such as stripping, resealing and refinishing floors.
• Capable of operating custodial cleaning equipment and identifying simple problems with this equipment.
• Able to perform heavy tasks including assisting in the unloading of heavy supplies or materials.
• Able to perform routine maintenance activities including repairing lockers, doors and furniture; replacing fuses and light bulbs, resetting circuit breakers and unclogging drains.
• Capable of using manual or mechanized equipment to remove snow, cut grass and perform other grounds maintenance.
• Able to perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all Board policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety to protect all occupants of the building.
• Able to complete tasks within deadlines and adjust priorities as needed.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Able to establish and maintain excellent working relations with supervisory staff, fellow workers, students, contractors and user groups.
• Able to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions in the conduct of the job.
• Knowledge of WHMIS.
• Working knowledge of email and computer software programs like Excel or Word would be an asset.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening criminal background check acceptable to the Board.

Please advise Human Resources Department via email to HRDept@rcdsb.on.ca prior to the closing date if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process so the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Website: www.rcdsb.on.ca

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