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Casual Building Service Worker - ELK VALLEY

Southeast Kootenay – School District #5

Maintenance - Elk Valley · Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood, B.C.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

An employee hired to perform custodial duties is responsible to the Director of Operations or designate.

POSITION: This position is casual with no guarantee of hours to work in Elk Valley locations; Jaffray, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford.

HOURS OF WORK: Twelve months per year position.

WAGE RATE: As per C.U.P.E Local 4165 Agreement $24.81

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent or willing to obtain
  • Driver's License would be considered an asset
  • Experience/formal training cleaning in a related field would be considered an asset.
  • Computer skills would be an asset

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Work with disagreeable conditions from time to time.
  • Solve problems related to the position.
  • Be self-­directed, work independently and/or work collegially in a team environment.
  • Perform the physical requirements of the job.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Operate a variety of equipment and tools related to the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Ensure secure, safe and sanitary conditions of the facility and grounds, such as setting alarms, locking doors, snow removal, dusting, sweeping, washing and garbage pickup.
  • Perform cleaning, maintenance and restoration of floors. i.e., stripping and waxing.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of cleaning equipment and supplies and order as needed.
  • Operate and care for equipment related to the position.
  • Make routine repairs regularly.
  • Develop work methods in agreement with the Director of Operations or designate for assigned tasks.
  • Report maintenance concerns to the principal/vice principal.
  • Check daily with the school principal/vice principal for specific school needs.
  • Complete daily checklist of duties.
  • Perform other job-related duties.

All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca

About this occupation

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.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
  • Wash windows, interior walls and ceilings
  • Empty trash cans and other waste containers
  • Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
  • Clean snow and ice from walkways and parking areas

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • Previous cleaning experience may be required.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Maintain secure, safe, and sanitary conditions of facilities and grounds. Set alarms and lock doors. Perform snow removal, dusting, sweeping, washing, and garbage pickup. Clean, maintain, strip, and wax floors. Maintain inventory of cleaning equipment and supplies and order supplies as needed. Operate and care for job-related equipment. Perform routine repairs. Develop work methods for assigned tasks with the Director of Operations or designate. Report maintenance concerns to school administrators. Check daily with the school principal or vice principal for specific needs. Complete daily duty checklists

What you’ll need

Grade 12 or equivalent, or willingness to obtain it. A driver's licence, related cleaning experience or formal training, and computer skills are assets. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively, work in disagreeable conditions, solve problems, work independently and collaboratively, perform the physical requirements of the position, maintain confidentiality, and operate related equipment and tools.

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