Supply Custodian

The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position ofSupply Custodian.

WHO ARE WE?

At PVNC Catholic, more than 2,300 dedicated staff work together to develop the intellectual, spiritual, mental, physical and emotional well-being of more than 14,700 students in 30 elementary and 6 secondary schools. We are committed to creating a school board that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure an equitable and inclusive work environment.

PVNCCDSB recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of, and respond to a diverse population. In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, we will value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities.

What Youll Be Doing

As an employee of the Board, you join a community dedicated to excellence in Catholic Education. We offer inclusive working and learning spaces in communities where you can live, work and thrive. Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Cobourg, Grafton, Campbellford, Peterborough and Lindsay are just some of the vibrant, diverse communities we serve.

Being Creative, Being Well, Being Community - these are the three priorities that form the core of everything we do at PVNC Catholic. We invite you to bring your creativity, your spark and your passion for education to our school communities. We also value the voice of all our employees and believe that everyone plays an important and unique role in contributing to diversity of thought and experience in our Board.

As a Supply Custodian you will maintain the cleanliness and security of building(s)/grounds/equipment; and perform minor maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical or plumbing services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare school for entry; check for efficient operation of electrical and mechanical equipment; secure buildings as arranged with the Principal and/or Supervisor.
• Sweep, strip, scrub, rinse, wax, polish and/or buff hard surface floors and stairs; vacuum rugs and carpets and spot clean; wipe and polish ledges, furniture; clean blackboards; wash windows and walls; maintain cleanliness of staff roomappliances.
• Clean and disinfect washrooms, drinking fountains and sinks; replenish expendable supplies.
• Collect refuse and prepare for disposal; i.e., empty pencil sharpeners, waste baskets, etc.
• Remove snow and debris from walkways; sand and/or salt if necessary..
• Make routine checks of building(s), playground, playground equipment, fences, roof drains, etc. for hazardous situations (loose bolts, broken chains, glass, poisonous weeds, etc.); maintain a playground equipment log.
• Maintain presentability and attractiveness of grounds; i.e., pickup/remove litter, cut grass, trim shrubs, weed beds, etc.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical or plumbingservices; i.e., lubricate motors, repair furnishings, service cleaning equipment, remove debris from roof, replace bulbs/fuses, reset timers, etc.
• Report and request emergency maintenance; i.e., broken windows, mechanical, electrical or plumbing problems.
• Move, arrange, assemble and/or adjust furniture and equipment; receive furniture and school supplies; i.e., books, paper, etc.; assist with the distribution and/orstorage of supplies.
• Order and maintain an inventory of custodial supplies
• Maintenance of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as required.
• Record meter readings, salting and/or sanding log; check fire extinguishers and assist with conducting fire drills.
• Direct student summer help and check work performed, if applicable.
• Provide in-service and training for supply custodial staff.
• Maintain familiarity with vital services (i.e., gas, oil, electricity, water); location of valves, electrical panels, dampers, etc.; operate the computerized energy management system (heating and air conditioning), fire, alarm and security systems.
• Perform, when requested, security and heat checks
• Perform, where required, water testing.
  
  

What Youll Bring To This Position

The following are minimum requirements of this position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also apply.

• Completion of Grade 10 plus an additional vocational programme of up to oneyear or completion of Grade 11 or equivalent; and six months to one years work related experience..
• Requires performing minor maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical orplumbing services.
• Requires ability to use equipment; i.e., lawnmower, hedge trimmer, weed-eater, wet/dry vacuum, scrub machine, carpet cleaning machine, snow blower,germicidal cleaners and strippers, ladders, hand tools, etc.
• Requires knowledge and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Actand the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.).
• Requires familiarity with Board and school policies and procedures; i.e., property rental, emergency situations, fire, etc.
• Requires effective communication skills to cooperatively work with Board staff,students, parents and the general public.
  
  

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE THE ROLE FOR YOU?

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly to the posting. All applications should include the following:

• A detailed cover letter;
• A resume of qualifications and experience;
  
  

While we welcome all applications, we will only respond to those who are short-listed for this role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and we wish you all the best in your career journey.

What Next Steps Could Look Like

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via an email to participate in an interview (typically held in-person). We anticipate that candidates invited to interview will be contacted shortly after the posting closes.
• Please check your junk mail, as sometimes these invitations go directly to junk.
• The successful candidate must submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within 6 months of hire, prior to starting this position.
  
  

PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education.We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Coordinator at 705-748-4861 ext. 1248.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information provided is collected under the Education Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.