Job Description

School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Li??i?dax? people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'omoks (Sayward), and ???ma?k?u (Bute Inlet) First Nations.

SUPPORT STAFF

Position:

Custodian III/Maintenance (Casual)

Posting Number:

SY2526-CUST-012

Term

of

Employment:

Ongoing; On-Call as Required

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Wage/Salary:

$28.57

Deadline

to

Apply:

4:00pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025

Join

Our

Team

School District 72 is looking for a

Custodian III/Maintenance Worker

to join our team of professionals at

Surge

Narrows

School

who strive to bring the district's learning beliefs to life.


School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.


The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.

About the Role

Carries out all aspects of custodial work, including the use of various powered cleaning equipment. Ensures the safe disposal of bio-hazard materials in accordance with the school district's Bio- Hazard Exposure Control Plan. Ensures the safe handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS). Collects and removes waste and recycling from all areas. Changes lightbulbs. Cleans and maintains all types of floor surfaces. Loads and unloads vehicles and boats; moves furniture and equipment. Prepares areas for user groups; assists and monitors use of facilities and equipment; provides secure building access. Ensures building security such as ensuring the facility is secured and armed. Maintains a positive working relationship with students, school administration, staff, and parents. Develops a close liaison with staff so that a team approach is developed. May provide job shadowing for orientation of new custodial staff periodically. Be familiar with site building systems and operations and report any issues, discrepancies or deficiencies to custodian supervisor and maintenance department. Works from oral and written instruction. Follows established procedures and policies. Takes water samples and has them delivered to the lab for analysis every two weeks. Coordinates diesel and propane delivery when needed for Surge Narrows School. Other related duties as assigned.

Bring your Expertise

Minimum of two years of recent full-time equivalent experience (approximately 3500 hours) in commercial/institutional custodial work. Possess a valid B.C. Driver's License Class 5 minimum. Have a clear understanding of all cleaning functions, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of school building safety and security measures. Ability to operate all custodial equipment in a safe manner, and to use personal protective equipment. Physical ability to perform all custodial work, including heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs., and working at heights, including a ladder or scaffold. Successful completion of Building Service Worker Level 1 and other training as required. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with school administration, staff, and custodial colleagues. Ability to recognize, report and respond to building maintenance issues. Basic level of computer expertise using windows-based software. Ability to read and write English. Work in a safe and responsible manner. Communicate clearly and effectively in a respectful manner. Ability to organize and prioritize individual work.

Contribute to Our Success

The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following:


Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives Student-Centred Learning Environments Evolving for Tomorrow
The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:
Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices. Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy. Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Join

Our

Community

Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature. The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis.

Experience the Benefits of SD72

Professional development and growth opportunities. The opportunity to grow your career in a small district. Progressive leadership team. Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community.
Employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and participation in a pension program as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 723 along with competitive vacation and sick day entitlements.

Employment Equity

We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences.


School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodation is available on request.

How

to

Apply

Please submit applications through the We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal record check.


Please ensure your application includes a cover letter stating the posting number, an updated resume and references, including most recent supervisor(s).


"In accordance with Article 16.01 (a), the applicant with the greatest seniority and having the required qualifications, skills and ability to perform the job applied for shall be awarded the position. The district reserves the right to employ methods of assessment to assess qualifications, skills and ability. Assessment of qualifications, skills and ability may include, but

not

limited to, hours of experience, proof of certification, testing, interviewing, probationary periods andso on."