Custodian Ii

MEMBERS OF CUPE LOCAL 1253 and replacement Custodians of Anglophone West

**are advised of the following position**:
Custodian II - Permanent

**Hours**: Monday to Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM

**DEFINITION**: This is custodial work in the cleaning and care of public schools. Work involves maintaining assigned premises in a clean and orderly condition and performing minor repairs as required. Employees of this class may supervise personnel assigned to assist in a variety of custodial and cleaning activities. Supervisory tasks may include assigning and monitoring work and evaluating performance. Duties require making routine work decisions although work usually follows established methods. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and scrubbing floors, waxing and polishing floors and furniture, cleaning washrooms and replacing washroom supplies; cleaning blackboards, windows, lights, diffusers and walls. Work also involves shoveling snow, removing ice from school entrances, maintaining school grounds, mowing lawns, operating a small heating plant, performing minor repairs, routine preventative maintenance, routine inspections of playground equipment and fire safety equipment and generally assuring the security of school premises while they are not in use. In cases where supervision is exercised, employees of this class assign and inspect the work of subordinates. Performance is reviewed by a designated superior through discussions, observations, inspections, reports and overall results achieved for conformance with established standards. In addition to the typical duties of a Custodian I, work includes supervising a group engaged in custodial and cleaning activities; assigning and monitoring work and evaluating performance. Work also includes keeping records, making reports and requisitioning supplies. Work may be completed without direct supervision but performance is reviewed by a designated superior through discussions, observations, inspections, reports and overall results achieved for conformance with established standards.

N.B. Other related responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

**QUALIFICATIONS**: Completion of Grade 12 and a minimum of three years’ experience in custodial and minor maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience; supplemented by an employer-approved training program. Strong interpersonal leadership skills, good verbal and written communication skills and a comprehensive knowledge of district and school rules, procedures and regulations specific to the job function are required. Ability to operate a computer and appropriate software programs is required. Good physical condition is a requisite. Applicants must have WHMIS Training.

The term of your assignment may be shortened or extended depending upon circumstances.