Floater (Supply) Custodian

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.

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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.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Candidates with less education will be given consideration based on previous related 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, . Human Resource Consultant, prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.