Casual Custodian Iv

**Position**: Casual Custodian IV

**Posting Number**: 24-CUST-008

**Term of Employment**: Ongoing, On-Call as Required

**Wage/Salary**: $27.89

**Deadline to Apply**: 4:00 PM on September 30, 2024

**Join Our Team**

School District 72 is looking for a **Casual Custodian IV** to join our team of professionals who strive to bring the district’s learning beliefs to life.

School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.

The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the site Custodian III, overseen by the Custodian Supervisor and site school administration, the Custodian IV carries out all aspects of custodial work, including the use of various powered cleaning equipment in the cleaning of School District facilities.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- Carrying out all aspects of custodial work including the use of various powered cleaning equipment.
- Creating a clean, healthy, and safe environment for students and staff.
- Ensures the safe disposal of biohazard materials in accordance with the school district’s Biohazard Exposure Control Plan.
- Ensures the safe handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS).
- Collects and removes waste and recycling from all areas.
- Changes lightbulbs.
- Cleans and maintains all types of floor surfaces.
- Loads and unloads vehicles; moving furniture and equipment.
- Secures all doors and windows.
- Responds to facility emergencies.
- Works from oral and written instruction.
- Follows established procedures and policies.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with students, school administration, staff, and parents.
- Other related duties as assigned.

**Bring your Expertise**
- Minimum of one year of recent full-time equivalent experience (approximately 1750 hours) in commercial/institutional custodial work.
- Possess a valid B.C. Driver’s License Class 5 minimum.
- Have a clear understanding of all cleaning functions, procedures, and equipment.
- Operate all types of cleaning equipment.
- Ability to operate all custodial equipment in a safe manner, and to use personal protective equipment.
- Physical ability to perform all custodial work, including heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs., and working at heights, including a ladder or scaffold.
- Successful completion of WHMIS course, Building Service Worker Level 1 (preferred) and other training as required.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with school administration, staff, and custodial colleagues.
- Ability to recognize, report and respond to building maintenance issues.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Demonstrate a clear ability to provide leadership, training, direction, and supervision to custodial staff.
- Work in a safe and responsible manner.
- Prioritize work daily.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a respectful manner.

**Contribute to Our Success**

The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following:

- Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
- Student-Centred Learning Environments
- Evolving for Tomorrow

The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:

- Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices.
- Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
- Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

**Join Our Community**

Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature. The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis.

**Experience the Benefits of SD72**
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- The opportunity to grow your career in a small district.
- Progressive leadership team.
- Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community.

Employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and participa