AMDSB - Basic Custodian - Floater -Permanent Full-Time

UNIFOR LOCAL 302 POSTINGS

FLOATER BASIC 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: I am prepared. I am well. I am 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 Floater Basic Custodian. The home base school will be North Perth Westfield Elementary School in Listowel, ON. This position will be deployed to replace absent staff in schools across the district, as well as to provide additional support to specific sites for special projects or to assist during peak workload periods.

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

Start Date: As soon as possible

Mileage: Appropriate mileage will be paid as per AP 515-Travel & Expense Reimbursement

Rate of Pay:  $26.10-$26.59  in accordance with the Basic Custodian grid, UNIFOR Collective Agreement 

Vacancy Status: current vacancy

The Basic Custodian duties may include:

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
• service roof top unit

Building Cleaning

• operate and maintain all equipment
• perform all minor and major cleaning

The ideal candidate should possess:

• the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding;
• mechanical aptitude with experience in 1 or more of the trade disciplines eg. plumbing, electrical, carpentry;
• exemplary interpersonal, professional and organizational skills;
• the ability to use a computer eg. GAFE;
• experience in handling machinery ie. 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