Itinerant Caretaker

Itinerant Caretaker

We are recruiting for a temporary Itinerant Caretaker to work at the Pembroke-Petawawa Family of Schools. This position is available immediately.

Reporting under Plant Services, the Itinerant Caretaker is responsible for cleaning the school, ensuring that standards of cleanliness are maintained. This position involves working at multiple locations. Assignments will be prioritized in the Pembroke-Petawawa family of schools, but could include other locations throughout Renfrew County. Daily work assignments will be determined by a supervisor.

Additional duties include:

• Carry out effective cleaning procedures of all interior and exterior parts of the building structure.
• Perform duties that include, but are not limited to, scrubbing, washing, polishing, mopping wet and dry, floor waxing and stripping, spray buffing, lifting, climbing, vacuuming, removing recycling, responding to pages throughout the day, sanding, salting shoveling, removing garbage and moving furniture.
• Perform duties related to each record
• Prepare and maintain accurate records (i.e. fire system checks, emergency lighting checks, fire extinguisher checks, sand and salt records, water flushing records, eye wash system checks, sprinkler checks, work order requests, and all other records.)
• Maintain and upkeep all custodial equipment.
• Monitor heating, cooling, and lighting to achieve comfort for building users and conserve energy.
• Ensure compliance with WHMIS regulations and that chemicals are used, labeled and stored safely.
• Attend the school for fire, security or other after hour events.
• Assist external groups using the school facilities.
• Assist in carrying out fire drills or lockdown drills if requested.
• Check classrooms daily.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• A minimum of one year of job experience in commercial or institutional janitorial work
• Ability to perform required physical tasks including being able to carry up to 50 pounds
• Have a reliable mode of transportation
• Sound knowledge of the building code (if necessary), fire code and OHSA regulations, practices and procedures such as WHMIS, use of personal protective equipment, lifting techniques, materials handling, including working from ladders
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to read and understand manufacturers’ literature, WHMIS information, safety data sheets, and safety training course material
• Basic working knowledge of a computerized environment
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, electricity, plumbing, yard maintenance, cleaning procedures and techniques, fire extinguishers, and security systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team atmosphere

Closing: June 13, 2025 at 12:00pm (noon).

Applications sent directly to the schools or to human resources will not be considered.

It is imperative that all new applicants to the board submit an original, current, satisfactory vulnerable screening criminal background check prior to commencement of employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

RCCDSB is committed to barrier-free selection processes and therefore if contacted for this position, you should advise the HR Department in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Website: www.rccdsb.ca