Job Description

CBVRCE 2025 CUPE 1025 - Custodian - Marion Bridge

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The

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education

is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.




We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.




The CBVRCE invites applications for the above-noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Late applications will not be considered.

Applicants must:

upload a completed resume with their application upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position. A copy of your related diploma/degree and/or transcript will be required as a condition of hire, and may be uploaded with these documents.
enter 3 references (current or recent supervisor is preferred)



If you require assistance to submit your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources Department at (902)564-8293.

All successful candidates will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Registry Check dated within the last 6 months.

AVAILABLE POSITION: Custodian, Marion Bridge Elementary School

HOURS OF WORK

: Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours daily (Please note this position entails a split shift with morning and afternoon hours. Some evening and weekend hours may be required)

WORK TERM:

Permanent regular position (working 10 months per year)

RATE OF PAY:

$22.42 per hour

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have WHMIS training.

Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in experience and training.

Demonstrated ability to do work as required in the posted positions, and the ability to work with others and provide assistance.

Reliable and conscientious.

Acceptable record of attendance in prior employment

General knowledge of cleaning equipment and materials.

General knowledge and ability to complete minor maintenance and repairs.

Experience as a Cleaner with CBVRCE or with other commercial/public institutions, or with a contractor.

Ability to adequately secure a building using locks, alarm systems, and other building devices designed for security.

CUSTODIAN (CARETAKER)

TITLE:

PERSON WHO CLEANS SCHOOLS AND/OR BUILDINGS AND DOES MINOR REPAIRS (INCLUDING SIMPLEPREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE BUILDING - SITE BASED

ROLE:

The cleaning of the school building and facilities to a sanitary, safe, and attractive level.

Responsibilities:

Clean, on a daily or as scheduled basis, all assigned areas of the school and perform minor maintenance in accordance with established practices and standards; Perform routine inspections and maintenance of building systems; Maintain records with respect to systems, condition of the school and equipment; Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate Supervisor; Order and maintain adequate cleaning supplies for the school and control theinventory and the use of these supplies within the school; Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building; Perform minor maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, installing window blinds,draperies, maps, replacing light bulbs, "touch-up" painting, minor repairs to windows, walls, doors, locks, furniture, installing window screens, mowing grass, etc.; Check for repairs required to infrastructure and report maintenance requirements; Set-up furnishings as required. Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Board policies and procedure including occupational health,safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia . Maybe required to assist in "after-hours" emergencies (evenings, weekend, andholiday coverage), and be available for weekend coverage as required by the School Board; Other related duties as assigned.

Please note that this position is subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050 which may be accessed at https://cbvrce.ca/home/cupe

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We thank all applicants for your interest; however, only those selected to proceed in the hiring process will be contacted.