Supply Custodian

Supply Custodian

The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of Supply Custodian.

At PVNC Catholic, more than 2,300 dedicated staff work together to develop the intellectual, spiritual, mental, physical and emotional well‑being of more than 14,700 students in 30 elementary and 6 secondary schools. We are committed to creating a school board that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensuring an equitable and inclusive work environment.

PVNCCDSB recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of, and respond to a diverse population. In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, we will value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under‑represented communities.

As an employee of the Board, you join a community dedicated to excellence in Catholic Education. We offer inclusive working and learning spaces in communities where you can live, work and thrive. Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Cobourg, Grafton, Campbellford, Peterborough and Lindsay are just some of the vibrant, diverse communities we serve.

Being Creative, Being Well, Being Community – these are the three priorities that form the core of everything we do at PVNC Catholic. We invite you to bring your creativity, your spark and your passion for education to our school communities. We also value the voice of all our employees and believe that everyone plays an important and unique role in contributing to diversity of thought and experience in our Board.

As a Supply Custodian you will maintain the cleanliness and security of building(s)/grounds/equipment; and perform minor maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical or plumbing services.

• Prepare school for entry; check for efficient operation of electrical and mechanical equipment; secure buildings as arranged with the Principal and/or Supervisor.
• Sweep, strip, scrub, rinse, wax, polish and/or buff hard surface floors and stairs; vacuum rugs and carpets and spot clean; wipe and polish ledges, furniture; clean blackboards; wash windows and walls; maintain cleanliness of staff room appliances.
• Clean and disinfect washrooms, drinking fountains and sinks; replenish expendable supplies.
• Collect refuse and prepare for disposal; i.e., empty pencil sharpeners, waste baskets, etc.
• Remove snow and debris from walkways; sand and/or salt if necessary.
• Make routine checks of building(s), playground, playground equipment, fences, roof drains, etc. for hazardous situations (loose bolts, broken chains, glass, poisonous weeds, etc.); maintain a playground equipment log.
• Maintain presentability and attractiveness of grounds; i.e., pickup/remove litter, cut grass, trim shrubs, weed beds, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical or plumbing services; i.e., lubricate motors, repair furnishings, service cleaning equipment, remove debris from roof, replace bulbs/fuses, reset timers, etc.
• Report and request emergency maintenance; i.e., broken windows, mechanical, electrical or plumbing problems.
• Move, arrange, assemble and/or adjust furniture and equipment; receive furniture and school supplies; i.e., books, paper, etc.; assist with the distribution and/or storage of supplies.
• Order and maintain an inventory of custodial supplies.
• Maintain the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as required.
• Record meter readings, salting and/or sanding log; check fire extinguishers and assist with conducting fire drills.
• Direct student summer help and check work performed, if applicable.
• Provide in‑service and training for supply custodial staff.
• Maintain familiarity with vital services (i.e., gas, oil, electricity, water); location of valves, electrical panels, dampers, etc.; operate the computerized energy management system (heating and air conditioning), fire, alarm and security systems.
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