POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Floater/Supply Custodian
Location/Department: Facilities Services
As Assigned/Facilities Services
Reports to: Service Quality Supervisor
Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 218 Custodial/Maintenance
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is primarily responsible to ensure that the building and property, as assigned, is a safe and clean environment.
The incumbent is directly accountable to the Service Quality Supervisor. On a day-to-day basis, the custodian is responsible to the Chief Custodian and the School Principal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be in attendance during the hours stipulated in the Collective Agreement.
- Notify the Chief Custodian and the Service Quality Supervisor in case of personal absence, as far in advance as possible and on a daily return to duty.
- Promote and administer an approved Energy Conservation Program.
- Secure all doors, windows and other openings before leaving the school.
- Ensure that the needs of extra-curricular and Community Use of Schools programs are satisfied.
- Assist in unloading and storing of all cleaning and school supplies.
- Performs duties as assigned by the Chief Custodian.
- Performs all necessary operations to maintain clean floors and carpets, including mopping, buffing and polishing, vacuuming, etc. on a regular basis.
- Maintains all washroom facilities, sanitizing and replenishing necessary supplies.
- Makes minor repairs to property.
- Moves furniture/equipment as directed.
- Ensures safety of premises.
- Dusting offices, classroom and staff room furniture: e.g. desks, tables, cabinets, telephones, shelves, window and partition ledges, etc.
- Summer cleaning according to schedule.
- Removal of obvious finger marks and stains from walls, doors, partitions, etc.
- Cleaning and polishing door push plates.
- Removal of stains from table tops, work surfaces and equipment.
- Emptying all waste receptacles daily and washing as required.
- Maintain designated grass areas on a weekly basis.
POSITION DESCRIPTION (continued)
Title: Floater/Supply Custodian
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)
- Remove debris from property as required.
- Maintain flower beds as required.
- Perform window cleaning as required.
- Assist in clearing debris from catch basins.
- Keep entrances clear of snow, spread sand and salt as required.
- In winter, knock down overhanging snow and ice from eaves of the school.
- Checks mechanical systems.
- Maintains outside property for safety and cleanliness.
- Performs job duties and responsibilities as listed in the Custodial Manual.
- Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary.
- Adheres to all safety policies, procedures and requirements including the wearing of appropriate safety footwear and eye and hand protection.
QUALIFICATIONS Education - High school diploma or equivalent. Candidates with less education will be given consideration based on previous related experience.
Experience - More than (3) three months related experience.
- OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Physical ability to perform all related assignments.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Punctuality and regular attendance is essential.
- Regard for personal appearance and neatness.
- Ability to communicate with persons at all levels in the school community and to interact and communicate with students in an adult-student manner commensurate with the example and expectations set by the Principal.
- Co-operative, conscientious, positive, flexible, well-mannered and pleasant personality.
- Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
At DCDSB, fostering a culture of inclusion is a fundamental imperative. Acknowledging the diversity of our students, staff and community and ensuring that every member of our inclusive community is a valued contributor is a foundational pillar to our mission. The DCDSB invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, and candidates who self-identify as a member of a racialized/marginalized community, who may enhance equity and representation in our workforce .
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, please contact Isabel Farrugia, isabel.farrugia@dcdsb.ca. Human Resource Consultant, prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
