New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

CASUAL CUSTODIANJob Function: Reports to the Operations Manager

Maintains in a clean, safe and sanitary condition those furnishings, fixtures and structures within assigned areas according to established standards and procedures

Performs daily, monthly and holiday cleaning duties

Performs duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, waxing, cleaning furniture, cleaning windows, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning bathrooms, washing paintwork, moving furniture and equipment, shoveling snow, replacing light bulbs, ordering supplies and routine repair using ordinary hand tools

Responsible for the care of tools, equipment and materials used and leaving the work site in a safe condition

Ensures building is in a secure condition and alarm systems are in operation during and after school hours as required

Other related duties as required Qualifications: Grade 12 graduation preferred

Building Service Worker Certification

Minimum 6 months experience preferred

Physical aptitude and ability appropriate to the position

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and the community

Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions

Ability to arrange and prioritize an effective work schedule under a minimum of direct supervisionAdditional Information: $26.89 per hour

Up to 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday typically 3 pm - 11 pmApplication Process:To apply for this position, click on the APPLY ONLINE button on this page. Please include your resume, including copies of certificates or diplomas and references..

Note: Faxed resumes will not be accepted. The successful applicant will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.About New Westminster SchoolsAs one of the fastest growing districts in Metro-Vancouver, we are working hard to support a diverse and very connected community of students, staff, and families throughout our schools. We currently have eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, three alternate programs, two Provincial Online Learning options (a teacher-guided Home Learners Program for K-8 and Online Learning options for 9-12), and continuing education options. For the younger learners we also offer a combination of StrongStart programs, childcare options, and a pilot pre-school.

We are passionate about innovation, as we strive to create learning opportunities and environments that support and inspire all students, staff, and families in our community. Through collaboration we are transforming learning experiences, to ensure that New Westminster Schools is a place where everyone loves to learn.

Our district is deeply commitment to building meaningful relationships, as we work to address the barriers that some people in our school communities face. This includes actively working to address issues around diversity, inclusion, equity, anti-racism, mental health and wellbeing, and food security for students and families.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to equity@sd40.bc.ca.

Learn more about New Westminster Schools at www.makeafuture.ca/new-westminster or newwestschools.ca.