Custodian FTE

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We are currently accepting applications for Custodian
. Under the supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager and the direction of the Head or Lead Custodian, the Custodian is responsible for the appearance of the building and operation of a specific worksite. The Custodian works as a member of a larger team composed of the custodial staff of multiple worksites, such as a family of schools. The Principal may provide direction to the Custodian within the school in conjunction with the Facilities Operations Manager.

This position is covered under the UCDSB/CUPE collective agreement.

• A secondary school diploma with a minimum of six months cleaning and general maintenance experience in a school facility is required.
• Demonstrated experience in small equipment repair and maintenance is an asset.
• The successful candidate may be required to obtain specific courses and/or certifications relevant to his or her worksite(s) such as water treatment certificate, lockout / tag out, fall arrest, WHMIS, etc. within a specific period after hiring and/or during the period of employment.
• Enrolment in or successful completion of the Building Environmental Systems (BES) courses are an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.

• Working knowledge of basic cleaning methods
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and detect problems for repair
• Basic knowledge of painting, mechanical and plumbing
• Basic knowledge of minor building and equipment maintenance, repairs and adjustments
• Demonstrated ability to operate cleaning equipment
• Demonstrated ability to safely use ladders and lifts inside and outside of building
• Familiarity with word processing software, e-mail and Internet applications

• Some knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS and related regulations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively comprehend manuals, safety guidelines
• Ability to learn new systems and processes
• Awareness of confined spaces procedures and/or restricted areas
• Ability to understand requirement for privacy, to respect confidentiality of information, and to practice tact and diplomacy

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, written and oral, with public, visitors, contractors, staff, students, supervisor, co-workers and administration
• Demonstrated ability to accept changing conditions and continuous improvements; adaptable and receptive to new ideas and change
• Ability to work well with a variety of people and respond to special needs and requests

• Able to organize priorities in fast-paced changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work alone in buildings day and night, also in a team environment

• Performs custodial duties (i.e. dusts, washes and polishes office and classroom furnishings, washes, cleans and disinfects washroom facilities, vacuums, sweeps and mops floors, as required)
• Strips, waxes and cleans all floors as required, maintains floors through surface cleaning, spray buffing and polishing
• Replenishes basic classroom and washroom supplies
• Washes windows, ceilings, walls and light fixtures, as required
• Empties waste baskets and removes trash
• Operates cleaning equipment to carry out custodial tasks
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies, as required
• Performs preventative building maintenance (painting), repairs and adjustments
• Works in other buildings as assigned to meet operational needs

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