School Custodian

• Specialized training in various certifications or applications relating to basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds keeping.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience related to janitorial, property management, repair and maintenance work.
• Experience as an educational assistant, job coach, or youth care worker is an asset.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form professional working alliances.
• Ability to work with hand tools, motorized equipment (e.g. snowblower, lawnmowers) as required by the
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skills in preparing and administering budget and allocating resources.
• Ability to set clear attainable goals and meet individual, group, and departmental objectives.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage projects.
• Emotional competence and self awareness.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
• Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and other applicable regulations and legislation.
• Proficient computer skills.

• Provide janitorial services for school and other education buildings, including deep cleaning and repairs in the summer months.
• Yard maintenance and service include water and landscape areas, roads, walkways, and garbage removal.
• Building exterior maintenance include sidewalk treated for ice, snow removed, leaves raked.
• Collaborate and work with staff, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Supervise and engage with participants in a safe and structured environment as required.
• Provide lunchroom supervision and provide education staff assistance when required.
• Develop daily maintenance plans for approval.
• Implement daily routines to ensure facilities are monitored properly.

• Notify proper upkeep of facilities, grounds, school vehicle, and equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Monitor school vehicle usage and servicing. Track monthly logs.

• Provide facilities, grounds, and equipment support, including assisting with special events set up and tear down.

• Provide guidance and training to staff in proper and responsible use of equipment and supplies when required.
• Submit and monitor purchase order requests for janitorial supplies.
• Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, in a timely manner, and within agency standard.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and agency standards are being met.
• Provide coaching and guidance in maintenance work.
• Head up small projects and activities and guide others.

• Provide routine maintenance to education vans if required.
• Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for manager approved expenditure.
• Accountable for the cost-effective stewardship of pre-approved expenses, equipment, inventories, and supplies.

• Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
• Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.

• The incumbent is responsible for completing all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines.
• Employees must hold a class five (5) novice two (2) or higher drivers license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy.

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