AMDSB - UNIFOR Lead Hand - FEMSS

UNIFOR LOCAL 302 POSTINGS

LEAD HAND CUSTODIAN

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: We are prepared. We are well. We are engaged.

Our vision is to engage , inspire , innovate , because we are always learning .

We are accepting applications for the following permanent full-time 1.0  FTE Lead Hand Custodian at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, Ontario.

Hours of Work: 40  Hours per week, with a minimum of ½ hour lunch break, for a total of 8.5 hours a day, 12 months a year, shift work is involved.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Rate of Pay:  $27.52  in accordance with the Lead Hand grid, CAW Collective Agreement 

Vacancy Status:  current vacancy

The Lead Hand Custodian duties include:

Supervision and Coordination

• direct and assign work of the afternoon shift custodial staff at the direction of the Head Custodian

• call in replacement custodial staff in absence of Head Custodian

Heating, Cooling Equipment

• monitoring, adjusting equipment as necessary in absence of Head Custodian
• perform chemical checks as necessary

Building Maintenance

• change lights
• shovel snow
• operate snow blower
• clean and inspect roof
• operate grass cutting equipment
• perform minor repairs
• conduct health and safety checks

Building Cleaning

• operate and maintain all equipment
• perform all minor and major cleaning
• assist in scheduling major and minor cleaning

The ideal candidate should possess:

• the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, shoveling snow;
• mechanical aptitude with experience in 1 or more of the trade disciplines e.g. plumbing, electrical, carpentry;
• exemplary interpersonal, professional and organizational skills;
• the ability to use a computer e.g. GAFE;
• experience in handling machinery i.e. buffing machine, lawn mowers, snowblowers;
• knowledge of proper usage of hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies; and,
• satisfactory attendance will be a consideration when awarding this position.

Note - A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
• Competitive benefits and pension:
• Health & Dental Benefits: Extended and Supplementary Health, Paramedical Services, Dental, including Orthodontics, Out of Province/Country and Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:
• 24/7 Confidential Support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.
• Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System ( OMERS )

Apply today!

Interested applicants are requested to apply through Apply to Education.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer