Original job description
LEAD CUSTODIAN
DIVISION-WIDE
Competition #PLSD-2283
This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. October 1, 2026 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.
Prairie Land Public School Division is seeking a Lead Custodian to join our Facilities team. This is a part-time position commencing as soon as possible and working approximately 10 hours per week (0.25 FTE). The successful candidate will report to the Director of Facilities and will be responsible for supporting custodial operations throughout the division. Responsibilities will include the procurement and testing of custodial products and supplies, conducting custodial audits and inspections at schools throughout the division, and training newly hired custodians. The successful candidate will have knowledge of a variety of cleaning supplies, products, tools, and equipment, as well as an understanding of appropriate safety procedures and practices.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills are required to effectively manage and track a variety of responsibilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision, and the flexibility to work collaboratively with team members both independently and as part of a group. Experience in custodial work, training, or a supervisory capacity would be considered an asset.
For an internal applicant, the Lead Custodian responsibilities may be incorporated into the employee's existing custodial assignment, where operationally feasible, with the specific schedule and duties determined in consultation with the Director of Facilities.
Please send cover letter and resume.
Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found.
Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.
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Responsibilities
Procure and test custodial products and supplies, conduct custodial audits and inspections at schools across the division, and train newly hired custodians. Support division-wide custodial operations and coordinate responsibilities with the Director of Facilities.
Requirements
Candidates should know a variety of cleaning products, tools, and equipment and understand appropriate safety procedures. Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and time-management skills are required; custodial, training, or supervisory experience is an asset.
Skills
- Knowledge Of Cleaning Supplies And Equipment
- Product Procurement And Testing
- Custodial Auditing And Inspections
- Training
- Safety Procedures
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Independent Work
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Lead Custodian
- Custodial Operations
- Cleaning Supplies
- Cleaning Products
- Custodial Tools
- Custodial Equipment
- Product Procurement
- Product Testing
- Custodial Audits
- School Inspections
- Custodian Training
- Safety Procedures
- Facilities
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork
- Supervision
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Intervention Check