Custodian
- Skidegate 1, BC, Canada
SALARY: $29.59 per hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00 when applicable · Full-time
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- SALARY: $29.59 per hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00 when applicable
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Original job description
HAIDA GWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50
TEMPORARY CUSTODIAN
Sḵ aadgaa Naay Elementary School
(PRIMARILY)
START DATE: As soon as possible to the full return of the incumbent or no later than
August 31, 2027.
SALARY: $29.59 per hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00 when applicable
HOURS OF WORK: Thirty (30) hours per week
The Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness, security, and energy conservation of the building to which assigned the Daajing Giids - Skidegate area. Receives direction from the Working Foreman and is required from time-to-time to carry-out requests of the school staff.
Qualifications
Application Deadline: Tuesday November 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture.
TEMPORARY CUSTODIAN
Sḵ aadgaa Naay Elementary School
(PRIMARILY)
START DATE: As soon as possible to the full return of the incumbent or no later than
August 31, 2027.
SALARY: $29.59 per hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00 when applicable
HOURS OF WORK: Thirty (30) hours per week
The Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness, security, and energy conservation of the building to which assigned the Daajing Giids - Skidegate area. Receives direction from the Working Foreman and is required from time-to-time to carry-out requests of the school staff.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 level of education is required.
- Previous training and/or experience in janitorial procedures would be an asset or the willingness to learn and maintain safe and proper cleaning techniques.
- Maintain familiarity with Workplace Hazardous materials Information System (WHMIS) and WorkSafe BC (WSBC) safety regulations.
- Possess the ability to read and comprehend written instructions and “safety” warning of the products the employee uses and use such products safely.
- Possess mechanical aptitude to operate such janitorial equipment that is used within the facility, proper use and care.
- Possess the ability to meet and deal tactfully with students, members of staff and the public.
- The position is one that has inherent sensory and physical tasks and as such the job requires the capability to perform tasks such as lifting, pushing, holding, reaching, bending and carrying.
- The position is one that is primarily indoors but occasionally requires going outside and at times unpleasant tasks are called for owing to the nature of the work.
- Must be able to work alone, but be co-operative with peers when major tasks are encountered.
- Willingness to obtain WorkSafe BC – Level I First Aid if requested.
Application Deadline: Tuesday November 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Haida Gwaii School District No. 50 hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified new hires with Haida and/or other Indigenous ancestry who have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Haida culture.
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Responsibilities
Maintain the cleanliness, security, and energy conservation of the assigned school building. Follow direction from the Working Foreman, respond to requests from school staff, and safely operate and care for janitorial equipment.
Requirements
Grade 12 education is required; previous janitorial training or experience is an asset, though willingness to learn safe cleaning techniques is acceptable. Candidates must be able to follow safety instructions, operate janitorial equipment, communicate tactfully, perform the physical tasks of the role, and work independently or cooperatively; Level I WorkSafeBC First Aid may be required.
Skills
- Janitorial Cleaning
- Safe Cleaning Techniques
- WHMIS Knowledge
- WorkSafeBC Safety Regulations
- Reading Written Instructions
- Safe Use of Cleaning Products
- Janitorial Equipment Operation
- Equipment Care
- Tactful Communication
- Lifting and Carrying
- Pushing and Reaching
- Working Independently
- Teamwork
- Energy Conservation
- Building Security
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- Education
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Custodian
- Janitorial Procedures
- Cleaning Techniques
- WHMIS
- WorkSafeBC
- Safety Regulations
- Cleaning Products
- Janitorial Equipment
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Care
- Building Cleanliness
- Building Security
- Energy Conservation
- Level I First Aid
- Lifting
- Pushing
- Reaching
- Bending
- Carrying
- Independent Work
- Teamwork
- School Facilities
- Haida Culture
- Indigenous Employment Equity