Casual Custodian

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Job Title: Casual Custodian

Job Type: Casual position required to be available to work a minimum of three days per week

Salary: $24.34 per hour (Effective September 1, 2024)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Date Posted: August 20, 2024

Closing Date: September 8, at 4:00PM

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Who We Are:

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Main Responsibilities:

The purpose of the Casual Custodian position is to provide custodial services to the school as well as:

Provides daily regular and summer intensive cleaning services such as maintenance of floors and rugs, dusting furniture, maintaining washroom cleanliness and hygiene, cleaning blackboards, windows, change rooms, showers, desks, walls, and fountains.

Provides waste management services including garbage and recycling collection and disposal.

Conducts scheduled fire extinguishers, pull stations and emergency lighting checks.

Opens and closes the Board buildings by locking and unlocking doors and windows as appropriate, and setting and disarming alarms.

Provides custodial services for off hours use of school permits and confirms the proper use of the permit.

Arranges and disassembles room set ups, including table, chairs, and equipment for special event.

Maintains the grounds including gardens, snow, ice removal and sanding of designated areas; maintains logs as required.

Ships materials and distributes receivables within the school.

Completes minor repair duties such as changing lightbulbs, tightening doors screws, and touch up paint.

Assists Maintenance staff as directed by the Custodial Supervisor.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent.

Six (6) months of relevant work experience with demonstrated skill and knowledge in custodial practices and equipment. Experience in an industrial cleaning setting is preferred.

Valid drivers license and use of own vehicle.

Experience in minor building maintenance is an asset.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal, Apply to Education (ATE), by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to to discuss further.

We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, at this time, we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Commitment:

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at (see "Careers" section).

A police record check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire, is a requirement for employment.

Jaine Klassen Jeninga

Chairperson of the Board

Rita Russo

Director of Education

Mark Loya

Superintendent of Human Resource Services, People & Culture