Relief Custodians

School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) Job Description

JOB TITLE: CASUAL CUSTODIAN - VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Applicants with labour experience and willing to train will be considered.

Under the supervision of the director of facilities and/or the principal, the custodian is responsible for cleaning and securing district facilities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• follow the district cleaning program to ensure clean and healthy facilities;
• secure facilities including check windows and doors, set intruder alarm and report security issues;
• monitor and provide access for facility use per Facility Request forms;
• minor maintenance of facilities and cleaning equipment and initiate work orders;
• monitor custodial materials and supplies and make requests to replenish stock;
• may be required to remove snow and ice, deliver/pick up mail, and respond to emergency call- outs for security and/or repairs;
• participate in job-related training and staff development;
• communicate positively and effectively, and interact as a collaborative and consultative team member;
• understand and act in accordance with school and district policies and procedures, district Health & Safety Manual, and WorkSafeBC regulations;
• maintain confidentiality; and
• other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• certification as building service worker or custodian is preferred;
• six months experience, obtained within the last four years, in the application of modern custodial methods and procedures required for commercial facilities;
• demonstrated knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and equipment (such as floor polishers, carpet extractors, backpack vacuum cleaners, and auto scrubbers);
• ability to take direction from supervisor(s) and work as part of a team;
• effective communication skills in verbal, written and electronic format;
• strong problem-solving and organizational skills; and
• physical ability to perform all aspects of the position.

Note: Clear criminal record checks are required prior to employment with the district.

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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