Description
CASUAL/ON-CALL CUSTODIAN
Job Function:
Reports to the Manager of Maintenance
Maintains in a clean, safe and sanitary condition those furnishings, fixtures and structures within assigned areas according to established standards and procedures
Performs daily, monthly and holiday cleaning duties
Performs duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, waxing, cleaning furniture, cleaning windows, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning bathrooms, washing paintwork, moving furniture and equipment, shoveling snow, replacing light bulbs, ordering supplies and routine repair using ordinary hand tools
Responsible for the care of tools, equipment and materials used and leaving the work site in a safe condition
Ensures building is in a secure condition and alarm systems are in operation during and after school hours as required
Other related duties as required
Qualifications:
Grade 12 graduation preferred
Building Service Worker Certification
Minimum 6 months experience preferred
Physical aptitude and ability appropriate to the position
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and the community
Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to arrange and prioritize an effective work schedule under a minimum of direct supervision
Hours of Work & Salary:
Casual/on-call shifts range from 4 to 8 hours per day
Typically Monday to Friday 3pm to 11pm
Saturday and Sunday shifts may available occasionally
Short-term assignments may also be available
Casual employment may lead to a regular position in the district
Custodian pay rate is $27.70/hour
Application process
To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page. Please include your resume, including copies of relevant certificates or diplomas and references.
Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
About New Westminster Schools
Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7,000 students in a variety of learning environments. New Westminster is in the center of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Richmond. Despite its location the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 82,000 and expected to grow to 104,000 by 2041. District schools are in general, fully subscribed, and a steady increase in student enrolment is expected over the next ten years.
New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.
The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.
New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.
