Custodian

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

We are currently hiring:

CUSTODIANS

Custodians are responsible for performing routine cleaning and maintain the upkeep and safety of schools and facilities. Custodians take on a range of janitorial task on including, cleaning waxing, and ensuring adequate heat and light. Custodians have an essential role in the Operations Department; they assist school based staff in locking or unlocking rooms, moving furniture and equipment. Custodians are responsible to maintain the recycling program.

Custodians have knowledge regarding methods, materials and equipment required to provide high standard custodial services. Also a working knowledge of systems to safely respond to an emergency is needed.

Custodians will be working on a casual basis and will be on-call throughout the district. Full time work is available for custodians working on a casual basis and casual custodians are eligible to apply on full time vacancies. Please note that while the majority of shifts are from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Monday to Friday, successful applicants may be required occasionally to work day shifts or during weekends.

Applicants for Custodial positions must have completed Grade 10 and have successfully completed the Building Service Worker (BSW) course or a comparable course/training. Ideally, candidates will have at least two years' experience in the application of modern custodian methods and procedures.

Successful applicants will also be expected to:

• Have the physical condition and health to carry out the required duties of this position;
• Possess a level of English to be able to understand oral or written instructions;
• Display excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor;
• Work with little or no supervision and be a team player;
• Complete a criminal record check.

The hourly wage for this position is $26.74 per hour. Casual custodians will get 5% of bi-weekly earnings in lieu of vacation, 5% of straight time earnings in each pay period in lieu of statutory holidays.

After successfully completing a probationary period and attaining seniority, casual Custodians will receive 10% in lieu of benefits

Qualified candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience, 3 professional references and a copy of the BSW certificate.

The Central Okanagan Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job is classed under Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (NOC 65312) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners clean and maintain the interior and exterior of commercial, institutional and residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.

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