SUPPLY COVERAGE CUSTODIAN

This is a supply, on-call position and hours are not guaranteed, hours could range from 0 hours to 40 hours per week. This is an afternoon shift working from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday to Friday during the school year, but during holidays and summer clean-up there could be alternate work hours.

Major Duties:

1. Clean Assigned Areas

• washrooms, showers and change room areas - clean with disinfectants toilets, urinals, basins, fixtures, wall partitions, floors (floors wet mopped);replenish paper products, liquid soap and other sanitary products
• halls and stairs - sweep/dust mop all floors and spot wet mop the floor as required and as scheduled; wash/damp mop all floors as required and as scheduled
• classrooms - tidy area, move and replace chairs, desks and tables; sweep/dust mop floors, vacuum carpets, dust all ledges, clean with disinfectant desk tops (weekly and as required), spot clean walls, door frames and other fixtures, clean blackboards and ledges (weekly)
• floor maintenance - strip floors using chemicals and buffer; rinse, wash and seal, wax and buff
• ·other - dust blinds and wash windows periodically, tidy, dust, wipe and spot clean areas and fixtures as required
• empty and dispose of all garbage
• when finished set computerized heating controls for minimum energy use, turn lights out and lock windows and doors, test and set alarm
• equipment room - clean mops, sinks, pails and other fixtures and equipment used; clean equipment room; store equipment, cleaning solvents and other chemicals properly

2. Monitor and Adjust the Controls for the Building Equipment for Heating, Cooling, Ventilation and Energy Conservation

• ensure that the heating, ventilation/cooling and related equipment are adjusted to accommodate evening use and conservation of energy as required

3. Perform Minor Maintenance as required

• replace all light bulbs
• minor repairs - on desks, chairs, tables, door hinges, lockers, electrical cords and other fixtures; on plumbing fixtures
• machinery - disassemble and clean exhaust fans in portables and other areas; clean air filters; grease motors in ventilation equipment; drain air compressors
• assemble - shelving units

4. Perform Season and Periodic Duties

• summer - complete clean of all desks and furniture; complete strip, clean and refinish of all floor surfaces; vacuum and shampoo all carpets; wash window blinds, windows and walls, etc.
• winter, clear/shovel and salt parking areas, walks and entrance ways
• yard work - cut grass, weed and maintain flower beds, trim trees and shrubs, collect litter from grounds
• supplies and furniture - assist in unloading trucks, deliver to appropriate school location, set up and arrange if necessary
• special events - set up and remove chairs and tables as required

5. Assist Lead Custodian/Group Leader, the Principal, the Teaching Staff and After Hour Users of the School Facility as requested and as required

• advise supervisor of areas of the building that require attention (e.g. leaking taps, lifting tiles, equipment problems, etc.)
• assist with unexpected or emergency situations (cleaning, hazards and minor repair situations)
• monitor after hours users of the school facility
• present at all times a positive image and response to the public
• receive and respond to enquiries courteously, in supplying information and in directing callers or visitors to the appropriate person or location

6. Perform such other Duties as may be Assigned by the Supervisor

Equipment Used:

Floor cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, wet and dry mops, small brush, floor bucket, scrubbers, buffers and polishing machines, hand tools (saw, hammer, drill), power tools, snow blower, lawn mower, rake, computer/printer.

Note: The exact distribution of custodial job duties will vary with the size of the school. In larger schools the cleaning of washrooms, the dusting and the spot cleaning tasks are normally done by a cleaner. In these schools the night custodian may have some supervision responsibilities with respect to the cleaners. In the smaller schools where cleaners are not part of the custodial staff, the cleaner's job duties will be performed by the custodian.

Qualifications:

1. Grade 12 diploma

2. 6-12 months training

Please Note:

This is a supply, on-call position and hours are not guaranteed, hours could range from 0 hours to 40 hours per week. This is an afternoon shift working from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday to Friday during the school year, but during holidays and summer clean-up there could be alternate work hours.

The DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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