AMDSB - Basic Custodian - Floater - Permanent Full-Time

UNIFOR LOCAL 302 POSTINGS

BASIC CUSTODIAN FLOATER

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do We are always learning Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning.

We are accepting applications for the following permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) Basic Custodian Floater position. The home base school will be at North Perth Westfield Elementary School (Listowel, ON). This position will be deployed to replace absent staff in schools across the district, as well as to provide additional support to specific sites for special projects or to assist during peak workload periods.

Hours of Work:40hours per week, with a minimum ½ hour lunch break for a total of 8.5 hours per day, 12 months per year, shift work may be involved.

Compensation Package Details:

Mileage: Appropriate mileage will be paid as per AP 515-Travel & Expense Reimbursement

Rate of Pay: $ $26.59in accordance with the Basic Custodian grid, UNIFOR Collective Agreement

Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ()

Health & Dental Benefits:

• Benefits are provided through Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP)
• Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability coverage plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:

• 24/7 confidential support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

The Basic Custodian duties may include:

Building Maintenance

• change lights
• shovel snow
• operate snow blower
• clean and inspect roof
• operate grass cutting equipment
• perform minor repairs
• conduct health and safety checks
• service roof top unit

Building Cleaning

• operate and maintain all equipment
• perform all minor and major cleaning

The ideal candidate should possess:

• the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding;
• mechanical aptitude with experience in 1 or more of the trade disciplines e.g. plumbing, electrical, carpentry;
• exemplary interpersonal, professional and organizational skills;
• the ability to use a computer e.g. GAFE;
• experience in handling machinery i.e. buffing machine, lawn mowers, snowblowers;
• knowledge of proper usage of hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies; and,
• satisfactory attendance will be a consideration when awarding this position.

Note - A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation package, which is outlined above

Apply today

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We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Director of Education