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Caretaker 2023/2024

Job ID61-12-72-13-05-05
CompanyYork Region District School Board
LocationAurora
ProvinceOntario
Date Posted2023-11-08
Posted Until2024-05-06
Job TypeFixed-term
Job CategoryCleaning Services
Description
Thank you for your interest in a career as a Caretaker with the York Region District School Board. This application is for Caretaker opportunities for the 2023/2024 school year.

Please Note: This application is for term opportunities as they arise throughout the year.

Term Positions: This is a position that is full time hours (40 hours per week). Term positions are one (1) year in duration and has a defined contract end date.

Permanent Positions: This is a position that is full time hours (40 hours per week) without a defined end date. Permanent positions are offered to internal caretakers based on performance and availability of positions, which is determined by system needs.

Note: This role will require work on a variety of shifts ranging from early morning to late evening (i.e. anywhere between 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.). Candidates must be available for all shifts.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of physical duties and responsibilities.
Major Responsibilities:
- Cleaning washrooms/classrooms/hallways/offices
- Removing garbage from classrooms, lunchrooms, shops and washrooms
- Performing checks and/or minor maintenance of building mechanical systems
- Writing and reviewing daily maintenance logs and outlined expectations
- Sweeping, dry mopping, wet mopping or vacuuming floors
- Dusting and/or washing tables, desks, shelving, cupboards, etc.
- Cleaning up spills of vomit, blood and small amounts of chemical
- Clearing walkways and entrance ways of snow and ice
- Performing interior and exterior security checks
- Performing outside maintenance including grass cutting and garden clean-up

In doing such tasks you will be:
- required to participate in pre- and post-employment training;
- required to use chemicals and be aware of the safety requirements in the handling of such chemicals;
- exposed to dust;
- physically active;
- required to lift and carry books, boxes and other heavy materials;
- required to work a variety of shifts ranging from early morning to late evening;
- at times working at heights of up to 24 feet using a personal platform lift; and,
- expected to do all of this, both alone and as part of a team, to provide quality service in a child-focused environment.
Start DateAs needed
Salary$24.99 - $26.00/h
Education RequirementsEducation, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Completion of OSSD or equivalent.
- Applicants lacking the formal educational requirements but with related or relevant experience will be considered.
- Effective interpersonal skills required.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Access to regular transportation
LanguagesEnglish
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