Custodian

About E4c

e4c journeys with people as they shape the lives they envision, building resources, relationships, and belonging in the communities they call home. Guided by our vision of a community where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, belonging, and purpose, we deliver person-led, collaborative, and evidence-informed services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Rooted in our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we are dedicated to creating lasting opportunities and meaningful community impact.

Position Summary

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at e4c’s Head Start program, serving children ages 2.8 to 5 years. The role performs routine cleaning, groundskeeping, and minor maintenance to ensure the facility and outdoor spaces are safe, functional, and well-maintained, supporting a positive environment for children, families, and staff.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday; 40 hours per week
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, with adjusted scheduling as required.
• Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning, custodial, groundskeeping, and minor maintenance to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained facility.
• Conduct minor repairs, assemble equipment and furniture, and coordinate building maintenance with the Program Manager and external service providers.
• Monitor building conditions, conduct routine safety inspections, and report maintenance, repair, and safety concerns.
• Support facility operations by overseeing deliveries, setting up meeting spaces, transporting supplies, and maintaining satellite sites.
• Maintain janitorial inventory, order supplies, and support accurate coordination of contracted maintenance services.
• Provide on-call support for facility security incidents and assist with emergency, health, and safety procedures in collaboration with Occupational Health and Safety.
• Provide direction and support to the part-time Custodial Assistant, participate in team meetings, and contribute to a safe, collaborative, and well-functioning work environment.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
  

Certification

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract.
• WHMIS
  
  

Experience

• 1+ year of experience in a custodial, maintenance, or facilities support role.
• Experience with commercial or industrial cleaning practices
• Experience performing minor building and facility repairs.
• Experience in an educational setting is considered an asset.
• Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team is considered an asset.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience
• 3 weeks vacation + 10 paid sick days
• Robust Benefits Package
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• RRSP Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities
  
  

At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith.

Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.