Day Custodian

(Formerly: Custodian)

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Day Custodian works in assigned school(s) or other District facilities. An employee in this classification may be the only Custodian working in the school or facility and works during daytime hours.

The Day Custodian is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance duties and repairs and for acting as on-site liaison with school administrators and facility users. While on shift, the Day Custodian is the school/facility administrator's main contact with the Service Operations Department.

A Day Custodian performs routine opening/closing procedures, including deactivating and activating the security system, turning on lights, conducting inside and outside perimeter checks, checking for vandalism or other damage, sweeping up broken glass and correcting similar safety hazards, etc.

They are responsible to admit authorized user groups or contractors into their areas and to ensure they follow District policies and procedures.

The work involves responsibility for organizing their own work and determining work priorities when all work cannot be completed within the usual time frame, space allocation, scheduling, etc. as necessary to accommodate facility use by other groups and emergent needs. A Day Custodian instructs newly hired staff in departmental methods and procedures.

The majority of work time is spent in the performance of scheduled custodial duties. The Day Custodian also responds to emergent situations. In addition, the Day Custodian may be required to attend at other locations to deal with emergent situations.

A Day Custodian liaises with and responds to requests from the facility administrator and takes direction from a senior Head Custodian and Management.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates methods and procedures to newly hired staff.

Spot cleans carpets, as required. May be required to operate the portable carpet extractor.

Checks gauges, thermostats, etc., to determine conditions.

Performs a variety of custodial duties including vacuuming, cleaning, polishing, mopping and washing, moving furniture and supplies, emptying garbage, etc.

Performs minor maintenance and repair tasks such as changing light shades, bulbs and tubes, removing graffiti, covering holes, boarding up broken windows as required, etc.

Performs minor equipment adjustments and replacing of ceiling tiles, pencil sharpeners, soap dispensers, desks, etc. Unplugs toilets, as required.

Checks inside and outside perimeters of premises upon arrival and/or departure. Deactivates and resets alarms and otherwise ensures security of premises.

Makes minor adjustments and performs minor maintenance to cleaning equipment.

Liaises with school administrators and office staff and receives special requests for cleaning or other services and ensures compliance if within scope of responsibilities.

Admits authorized students/visitors/groups to premises and requests those found in unauthorized areas to return to specified locations.

Prepares brief, legible notes concerning any unusual circumstances, as necessary.

Performs snow and/or ice removal, as required. Attends to safety issues as de-icing stairs, walkways, etc.

Attends to emergent situations, as required.

May sign for and accept deliveries.

May empty courier bags and mail boxes as required    

Performs related duties, as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of school cleaning practices and procedures and use of related tools, equipment and cleaning products.Ability to satisfactorily complete a written questionnaire regarding Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Ability to perform custodial/janitorial work involving standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending and crouching.

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when changing light bulbs and tubes and performing duties such as cleaning beams and rafters.

Ability to organize cleaning programs based on past practice and established procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Knowledge of fire security, smoke and alarm systems.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Less than grade 12.

Six months' previous related custodial experience, or an equivalent combination of training experience.

LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATION

Certification as a Building Service Worker, including WHMIS, from a training institute recognized by the District.