Career Opportunity
Casual Custodian On-Call External Posting
Date of Appointment: To Be Determined
Description:
The Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board is looking for qualified candidates interested in working as On-Call Casual Custodians. Under the general supervisor of the Manager, Custodial Services, the Custodian will perform a variety of custodial duties to ensure the safety, cleanliness and security of school facilities and grounds.
Essential Job Functions:
- Secure School during evening hours, as required, and prior to leaving at end of shift
- Maintain walkways and entrance ways, as required;
- Shovel and salt all entrances and walkways, as required; log as completed
- Perform visual check of perimeter and interior of school for vandalism and resolve accordingly
- Follow specified schedules for cleaning responsibilities
- Participate in summer cleaning program for site
- Assist with set up and tear down for school/community use functions
- Pick up garbage in the outdoor playing fields after events
- Monitor facility rentals, report any damage or non-compliance from user group
- Participate in the facilitation of the site's recycling program
- Ensure compliance with WHMIS regulations
- Operate machinery; buffers, wet/dry vacuums, shampooers, auto scrubbers, snow blowers, etc.
- Order cleaning supplies and ensure WHIMIS labels and Material Safety Data Sheets are current and in place Ensure all equipment is in safe working order and well maintained
- Responsible for the orientation of new and/or replacement staff
- Follow specified schedules for cleaning responsibilities
Note: Each building may have architectural anomalies which may require additional duties not mentioned on this list. This will be used as a base line when finalizing day custodial schedules.
Qualifications:
- Previous Custodial experience required;
- Must be capable of organizing and directing full work program and have a demonstrated aptitude and/or competence for the assigned responsibilities;
- Must be physically capable of assuming the duties of the position from the date of appointment;
- Must be capable of using machinery
- Communicate effectively with diplomacy and tact;
- Able to work co-operatively with people and have a people oriented attitude
- Ability to give and take direction with a minimum supervision;
Other Skills/Abilities:
- Previous experience in a custodial role
- Knowledge of computer systems;
- Completion of clean sweep training is an asset;
Job Specific Expectations:
- Must be in full uniform;
- Steel toe boots must be worn at all times, during work hours
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 pm, as scheduled
Salary: Daily Casual Custodian On-Call Rate of $27.84 + a 0.46 cent shift premium + 4% Vacation pay
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other related duties required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and
realized in the Board's Mission which is:
In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
- Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:
- Value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under- represented communities;
- Value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives;
- Collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti- Racism Data Standards.
Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self- identity as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.
The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture
of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
