Permanent Itinerant Caretaker

**HOURS**:
8 hrs/day (40 hrs/week)

**UNION AFFILIATION**:
CUPE; Local 1202

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Reporting under Plant Services, the incumbent is responsible for the cleaning of the school, ensuring through inspection that standards of cleanliness are maintained. This position is itinerant (multiple locations). Assignments will be prioritized in the Madawaska family of schools but could include other Board locations throughout Renfrew County. Daily work assignments will be determined by a Supervisor.

**OTHER DUTIES INCLUDE**:
Carry out effective cleaning procedures of all interior and exterior parts of the building structure, furniture and equipment i.e. doors, floors, walls, windows, ceilings/light fixtures, stairways, washrooms, and carpets.

Perform the following other duties in designated sections as outlined by Plant Services Officer(s)

Scrubbing, washing, polishing

Mopping wet and dry

Floor waxing and stripping

Spray buffing

Lifting, climbing

Vacuum

Remove recycling

Respond to any pages throughout the day

Sand, salt, shovel

Garbage removal

Furniture moving

Perform designated section as outlined by Plant Services Officer(s)

Prepare and maintain accurate records as required, including monthly fire system checks, monthly fire extinguisher checks, monthly emergency lighting checks, sand/salting records, daily or weekly water flushing records, weekly eye wash system checks, work order requests, P.O. requests and all other ministry regulated reports/records.

Maintain and upkeep of all custodial equipment.

Ensure walkways and parking areas are properly sanded, salted, shoveled or plowed. If required shovel, salt or sand. Record daily even if sanding, salting, or plowing is not required. Records should include salting and/or sanding for Community Use of Schools on weekends and after school hours.

Monitor heating, cooling, lighting as to achieve comfort for building users and conserve energy.

Ensure compliance with WHMIS regulations and that chemicals are used, labelled and stored safely in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet.

Attend the school for fire, security or other after hour’s events.

Assist external groups using the school facilities, including opening/locking doors, and reporting any concerns to the Principal, Plant Services Officer(s) i.e. Damages, smoking, fire regulations.

Assist the Principal or Designate to carry out fire drills or lockdown drills if requested.

Check each classroom daily.

Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Designate, Manager of Plant Services or Plant Services Officer(s).

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Successful completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma

A minimum of one year job experience in commercial/institutional janitorial work

Ability to perform required physical tasks, including climbing ladders, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying moderate and heavy loads (up to 50 lbs.), including janitorial equipment, furniture, materials/supplies, pails of water/wax and bags of garbage

Reliable mode of transportation

Assignments outside of designated locations (Pembroke/Petawawa) will be eligible for mileage reimbursement as per Board Policy

A sound knowledge of building code (if necessary), fire code and safety regulations, practices and procedures such as WHMIS, use of personal protective equipment, lifting techniques, materials handling, including working from ladders

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to function effectively with supervisors, plant staff, teachers, students, contractors and colleagues

Proven ability to write text, including writing requisitions for supplies, and writing reports regarding occurrences at the job site; and the ability to read and understand manufactures literature and the installation and maintenance scheduling of equipment/preventative maintenance, WHMIS information, Safety Data Sheets and safety training course material; as well as possessing mathematical skills for conducting measurements and calculating various technical requirements

Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, basic electricity, basic plumbing, yard maintenance, cleaning procedures and techniques, fire extinguishers, security systems

Ability to work independently and experience working in a team atmosphere.

**TO NOTE**:
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.

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.

Bob Schreader

Mark Searson

Chairperson

Director of Education