School Custodian

District Overview
Driven by our goal of having students thrive in their personal achievements, Saanich Schools provides challenging and engaging educational programs within a safe and nurturing learning environment for the 8,000 students who live and learn here. Our school district is comprised of 18 schools with the singular focus of delivering high quality education so our students can realize their personal goals which include post-secondary and employment opportunities around Canada and the world. Our staff of over 1,300 caring professionals are here to make dreams turn into reality.

Position: Custodian ON-CALL

Hours: up to 40

Current Shift: This is an ON-CALL position working on an as-needed basis up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12 months per year. There are no guaranteed hours.

Pay Rate: $24.32

POSITION

Custodian

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor/Head Custodian, performs cleaning and to ensure that district facilities are maintained with regard to safety, sanitation, security and appearance.

DUTIES

Cleans by dusting, mopping, washing, vacuuming, polishing, brushing, disinfecting or scrubbing all surfaces of furniture, furnishings, floors, walls and other surfaces and restocks washroom supplies

Cleans glass surfaces not requiring the use of scaffolds or safety devices

Cleans and maintains floors and fixtures throughout the school term. Refinishes and waxes floors during summer breaks (and winter and spring breaks as required)

Requests and stores cleaning supplies and materials and provides routine maintenance on cleaning tools, equipment and carts

Provides recycling bags for receptacles and compost when necessary.

Clears and cleans waste containers and disposes office refuse and recyclables (paper, cardboard) in outside bins

Moves furniture and equipment as requested by the Administrator and approved by the Custodial Supervisor

Reports furniture, fixtures and other facilities in need of repair to Lead or Head Custodian.

Locks, secures and activates building security system

Facilitates community use groups

Assists temporary employees when directed by the Head Custodian

Performs minor maintenance (carpet cleaner, buffers, scrubbers)

Responds to heat, fire and alarm systems according to procedures
- Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by

the job description.
- May be asked to provide coverage as a Job 28 Lead/Day as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 10

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's license (for multi-location positions)

Relevant skills (e.g. custodial and housekeeping services)

Six months related experience

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Working knowledge of WHMIS legislation and WSBC regulations
- Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

To Apply