175515 - Permanent Full Time Cleaner - Bluefield High School

1. POSTING OPEN TO PRESENT PERMANENT/PROBATIONARY UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES OF CUPE LOCAL 1775 WITH SENIORITY.
2. POSTING OPEN TO OTHER PSB CUPE LOCALS WITH SENIORITY.
3. POSTING OPEN TO RELIEF / CASUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE LOCAL
4. THE PUBLIC – MAY APPLY AT SAME TIME BUT WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED AFTER UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES.

The Public Schools Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. The Public Schools Branch is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This is work in the cleaning and care of school board properties. Work involves maintaining assigned premises in a clean and orderly condition by following established methods.

Duties include the following but are not limited to:
• Cleaning furniture, equipment, and fixtures;
• Sweeping, mopping and scrubbing floors;
• Stripping, waxing and polishing floors and furniture;
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets;
• Cleaning washrooms and replacing washroom supplies;
• Cleaning white/black boards, windows and walls;
• General grounds maintenance, mowing lawns, raking leaves, keeping grounds neat and tidy;
• Maintaining a safe school property and environment by shoveling snow, removing ice from school property, moving furniture, equipment, supplies and materials and generally assure the security of school premises;
• Tasks that are assigned by a supervisor and are checked for adherence to instructions and quality standards;
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Grade 12 high school diploma or GED;
• WHMIS training;
• Must be able to work unsupervised in an assigned area and be capable of making autonomous decisions to complete the required tasks;
• Good physical health with the ability to lift 60-70 lbs, climb to a height of approximately 25 feet and work overhead in a kneeling position;
• Demonstrated ability to understand and consistently maintain established standard cleaning procedures;
• Demonstrate ability to read instructions and write clearly;
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Good work record.

Other Qualifications:
• Experience cleaning in an institutional environment would be an asset;
• CPR/First Aid Training would be an asset;
• Experience dealing with children/youth would be an asset;
• Applicants must submit a Criminal Abstract and have no past or present criminal record which would be detrimental in working in an environment with children, youth and other adults.

**CSA safety approved clothing and equipment is required for all custodian/cleaners/trades workers (permanent, relief or substitute).
*Please note that Cleaners work is modified day shifts during PD days and Summer months.
*Regularly scheduled shifts may also be adjusted during Inclement Weather and/or School Closures based on school needs.

Note: Please ensure the resume/application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided on the resume. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

An electronic resume/application using the ATS system is preferred. If not possible, please submit a resume to [email protected] stating the competition number. If you apply using the ATS system you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application/resume.