Relief Custodians
- Oliver, BC, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) Job Description
JOB TITLE: CASUAL CUSTODIAN - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Applicants with labour experience and willing to train will be considered.
Under the supervision of the director of facilities and/or the principal, the custodian is responsible for cleaning and securing district facilities.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- follow the district cleaning program to ensure clean and healthy facilities;
- secure facilities including check windows and doors, set intruder alarm and report security issues;
- monitor and provide access for facility use per Facility Request forms;
- minor maintenance of facilities and cleaning equipment and initiate work orders;
- monitor custodial materials and supplies and make requests to replenish stock;
- may be required to remove snow and ice, deliver/pick up mail, and respond to emergency call- outs for security and/or repairs;
- participate in job-related training and staff development;
- communicate positively and effectively, and interact as a collaborative and consultative team member;
- understand and act in accordance with school and district policies and procedures, district Health & Safety Manual, and WorkSafeBC regulations;
- maintain confidentiality; and
- other duties as assigned.
- certification as building service worker or custodian is preferred;
- six months experience, obtained within the last four years, in the application of modern custodial methods and procedures required for commercial facilities;
- demonstrated knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and equipment (such as floor polishers, carpet extractors, backpack vacuum cleaners, and auto scrubbers);
- ability to take direction from supervisor(s) and work as part of a team;
- effective communication skills in verbal, written and electronic format;
- strong problem-solving and organizational skills; and
- physical ability to perform all aspects of the position.
Note: Clear criminal record checks are required prior to employment with the district.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The custodian will follow the district cleaning program, lock and secure school facilities, and manage facility access. The custodian also handles minor repairs, restocks supplies, and may clear snow and ice or respond to emergencies.
Requirements
Candidates need six months of commercial custodial experience gained within the last four years, knowledge of cleaning equipment, and the physical ability to do all aspects of the job. A custodian or building service worker certificate is preferred, and a clear criminal record check is required.
Skills
- Commercial cleaning
- Custodial methods
- Floor polishers
- Carpet extractors
- Backpack vacuums
- Auto scrubbers
- Cleaning materials and chemicals
- Facility security
- Alarm systems
- Minor maintenance
- Work orders
- Inventory and supply management
- Snow and ice removal
- WorkSafeBC regulations
- Health and safety procedures
- Teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem solving
- Organization
- Confidentiality
Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Government & Public Sector
- Education
- Retail
Keywords
- custodian
- janitor
- cleaner
- building service worker
- facilities
- school custodian
- commercial cleaning
- custodial
- facility maintenance
- security
- casual
- relief
- snow removal
- School District 53
- Okanagan Similkameen
- WorkSafeBC
- Health and Safety
- floor polisher
- auto scrubber
- carpet extractor
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Building service worker certification
- Custodian certification
Tools
- floor polisher
- carpet extractor
- backpack vacuum
- auto scrubber
- intruder alarm