CUPE - KCA Custodian
- Kentville, NS, B4N 0H4, Canada
Rate of pay: As per the CUPE Collective Agreement ($24.68)
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Custodian
Kings County Academy
Rate of pay: As per the CUPE Collective Agreement ($24.68)
(8 hours per day)
Vacant position effective November 16, 2026
Closing date for applications: Midnight, November 5, 2026
Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.
Under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, the successful candidate for this position will be required to perform a wide variety of janitorial and minor maintenance tasks.
Qualifications and Abilities:
- The successful candidate must be physically able to perform duties.
- Possess the knowledge and ability to apply modern cleaning methods and practices
- Have a thorough knowledge of building systems
- Be able to recognize safety hazards throughout the premises, and possess the knowledge and skills to perform the duties above.
Responsibilities:
- Inspection of electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Inspection of playground equipment and sports facilities.
- Maintain safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
- Perform janitorial duties as required (indoors and outdoors).
- Order and monitor proper use of custodial supplies.
- Perform minor repairs as required including but not limited to screens, desks, lockers, mechanical and electrical.
- Arrange physical/facility requirements for school events, rentals, etc.
- To identify and report major maintenance requirements.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry. Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered first. Should there be no qualified candidate from within the Bargaining Unit, new applicants well be considered. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.
Please include the names of three work-related references with email addresses, telephone numbers, one of the references shall be your most recent immediate supervisor.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs. To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca or (902) 538-4654. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.
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Responsibilities
The custodian is responsible for performing janitorial duties, minor maintenance, and inspecting school facilities and equipment. They must also ensure safety procedures are followed and manage custodial supplies.
Requirements
Candidates must be physically capable of performing janitorial and maintenance tasks and possess knowledge of building systems and modern cleaning practices. Applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry check.
Skills
- Janitorial services
- Building maintenance
- Electrical equipment inspection
- Mechanical equipment inspection
- Safety hazard identification
- Playground equipment inspection
- Minor repairs
- Cleaning methods
- Facility management
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Hiring contact
Kelsey Ogilvie
Hiring contact email
kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca
Categories
- Trades
- Education
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
Keywords
- Custodian
- Janitorial
- Maintenance
- Building systems
- Safety procedures
- Electrical equipment
- Mechanical equipment
- Playground equipment
- CUPE
- School facilities
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Abuse Registry
- Facility management