Job Description

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FTE: 1.000 Position Summary
This position provides the lead role in the overall care, cleaning and security of the school building and immediate grounds and for the safe operation and maintenance of heating and mechanical equipment. Position Details
Hours of Work: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Square Footage: 34,240
Boiler: > 750 kW to < 3,000 kW
Staff Component: Head Custodian, Custodian Job Duties/Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the care, cleaning and security of the building and immediate grounds and for the safe operation and maintenance of heating and mechanical equipment.

• performing and/or organizing all cleaning duties
• maintaining floors including scrubbing, waxing, stripping, and refinishing
• maintaining the building and the heating and mechanical equipment
• supervising and training custodial staff
• maintaining the security of the building
• assisting with coordination of the school\xe2\x80\x99s health and safety program
• assisting building tenants, parents and members of the community
• performing administrative duties
• moving furniture (setting-up and removing furniture for school functions)
• removing snow

Education/Qualifications

• high school diploma
• a minimum 3 years progressive experience including supervision
• valid Building Operator "B" Certificate or 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate
• related custodial training

Skills and Abilities:

• demonstrated ability to perform all custodial functions
• demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively operate and maintain heating and mechanical systems
• demonstrated knowledge of cleaning products and disinfecting procedures
• demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively operate and perform minor routine maintenance on all power equipment
• demonstrated knowledge of health and safety, fire and security protocol
• demonstrated knowledge of safe chemical management practices
• demonstrated knowledge of basic spill clean-up procedures for blood spills and minor chemical spills
• demonstrated ability to plan and organize
• ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• proven ability to mentor, supervise, train, evaluate and manage performance of custodial staff
• proven budget management skills
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• demonstrated ability to use a variety of Division software programs

Rate of Pay
$27.86 per hour Closing
This position is located at Crestwood School, 9735 - 144 St NW.
The successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete the related occupational health and safety courses as required by the employer.
Closing date for this competition is February 6, 2023.
Contact Person: Greg Purschke, Principal, Crestwood School
Only those applicants being considered will be contacted. This position is covered by a collective agreement between CUPE Local 474 and the Board of Trustees. The Collective Agreement may be viewed at www.epsb.ca/ourdistrict/careers/custodial/ Job Type: Full-time Salary: $27.86 per hour