Roving Custodian

Position Overview

This role is based in the Clarington Region and operates from St. Francis of Assisi CES in Newcastle. The position requires 25 hours per week over 12 months a year with flexible hours after 2:30 PM. Applicants from different classifications within the organization must undergo an interview and reference checks, with the interview contributing 70% and reference checks 30% towards eligibility as per collective agreement Article 12.02.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare schools for daily entry, ensure electrical and mechanical systems function efficiently, and secure buildings in coordination with the Principal or Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness by sweeping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, polishing hard floors and stairs; vacuuming carpets and rugs; wiping furniture and ledges; cleaning blackboards; washing windows and walls; and upkeeping staff room appliances.
• Sanitize washrooms, door handles, drinking fountains, and sinks while replenishing consumables.
• Collect and dispose of refuse including emptying pencil sharpeners and waste baskets.
• Clear entrances and walkways from snow and debris, apply sand or salt when needed.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of building structures, playgrounds, fences, and roof drainage; log playground equipment conditions.
• Maintain grounds appearance by removing litter, mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, and weeding flower beds.
• Perform minor mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance tasks including lubricating motors, repairing furniture, servicing cleaning equipment, roof debris removal, replacing bulbs or fuses, and resetting timers.
• Report urgent maintenance needs such as broken windows or system malfunctions.
• Handle moving, assembling, and organizing furniture and equipment; assist in receipt and distribution of school supplies.
• Manage ordering and inventory of custodial materials.
• Maintain and manage Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Record utility meter readings and log salting/sanding activities; inspect fire extinguishers and support fire drills.
• Supervise and coordinate student summer helpers and train substitute custodial staff.
• Operate and understand key building systems including gas, oil, electricity, water valves, electrical panels, dampers, computerized energy management (heating and air conditioning), fire, alarm, and security systems.
• Perform regular heat and security checks.
• Conduct water testing activities when required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of Grade 10 plus up to one year vocational training, or Grade 11 or equivalent, accompanied by six months to one year of relevant experience.
• Capability to perform minor maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Proficiency in operating equipment like lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, wet/dry vacuums, scrub machines, carpet cleaners, snow blowers, germicidal cleaners, strippers, ladders, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) standards.
• Familiarity with Board and school policies including property rental and emergency procedures.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Valid Driver's License and own transportation to travel across the Board's jurisdiction.

Additional Information

The employer is committed to excellence in Catholic education and inclusivity, ensuring accommodations throughout recruitment in line with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Personal data provided will be used as permitted by the Education Act and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, solely for determining employment eligibility. Only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted.