Custodian (NGES) Comp# 92179

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

Qualifications:

• Course equivalent combination of training and 5 years experience looking after a building.


• Thorough knowledge of effective cleaning and building maintenance practices.


• Experience operating a computer.


• Experience working with staff in a unionized environment.


• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff.


• Completion of WHMIS, first aid, scaffolding and confined space training.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Characteristics:

• Analytical, problem solver.


• Supervisory skills, assertiveness.


• Team player.


• Committed to continuous learning and staff development.

Task Dimensions:

Supervises custodial work; for example:

• Developing list of specific duties and responsibilities for each Janitor in conjunction with the Manager of Property Services.


• Planning cleaning programs for school breaks.


• Performing daily inspections and follows up as required.


• Recording employee absences and schedules replacements.


• Overseeing training of new Janitors, reviews performance to ensure regional cleaning standards are achieved.


• Ensuring that safe work practices are followed and supplies are stored safely.

Maintains school building and grounds; for example:

• Performing daily inspection of operating systems, including HVAC, water treatment, alarm and emergency systems.


• Lubricating and pumping compressors, and electrical motors, changing fluid and air filters, replaces worn belts as required.


• Operating EMCS to maximize occupant comfort and control energy consumption


• Completing minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs.


• Completing cleaning duties as assigned.


• Monitoring contracted snow removal, ensuring snow and ice are removed from walks, exits and entrances.


• Submitting work orders to the maintenance department as necessary.

Maintains stock of cleaning supplies, for example:

• Ensuring cleaning materials are stored safely, with MSD sheets properly displayed.


• Reordering cleaning supplies as necessary.

• Works cooperatively with the School Principal and staff, for example:

• Reviewing maintenance and operational issues with the School Principal in order to support the needs of school programs and community use.

• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

• Performs other related duties as required.

First consideration will be given to CUPE Local 4982 Members.

BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months. 

Regional Office based positions require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license.  Some school based positions also require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.