From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – “the natural place to learn” – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 26 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2650 staff and over 17,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in “the natural place to work”.
The Custodian On-Call plays an essential role in Service Operations by keeping our schools clean, safe and well maintained by:
Providing routine janitorial and custodial tasks, including cleaning, waxing hallways and stairs
For non-routine problems and emergencies, you will refer to a supervisor who may call upon you to shut off water unplug sinks, toilets and drains as well as perform minor repairs
Assist students, staff and the public as appropriate by locking or unlocking rooms, moving furniture or equipment and providing facility information
Working knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment needed for high standard janitorial and custodial services:
English fluency that allows you to understand and carry out oral or written instructions
Building Service Worker Certificate (BSW) is not required; however, it is considered an asset
Up to three months related work experience in janitorial services and building maintenance operations is preferred
This is a casual/on-call, unionized position and the current rate of pay is $27.43/hour, plus 14% in lieu of benefits. Hours of work are from 06:30-15:00 (day) or 15:00-23:30 (evening). Casual custodians may work up to 40 hours per week and occasional weekend hours.
All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact HR for any questions, accommodations or specific requests at hr@sd44.ca.
We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward 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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Perform routine janitorial and custodial tasks, including cleaning and waxing hallways and stairs. Secure the school at night and ensure adequate heat and light. Respond to non-routine problems and emergencies under supervisor direction. Shut off water and unplug sinks, toilets and drains when required. Perform minor repairs. Lock and unlock rooms. Move furniture and equipment. Provide facility information to students, staff and the public. Assist with and maintain the recycling program
Working knowledge of janitorial methods, materials and equipment; sufficient knowledge of facilities and systems to respond safely to emergencies; English fluency; ability to work effectively with students, staff and the public; up to three months of related janitorial or building maintenance experience preferred. Building Service Worker Certificate is an asset but not required. Criminal record checks are required, and applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
