Custodian

Role overview

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is hiring a full-time custodian for Sioux Mountain Public School in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. This is a 1.0 FTE position working 40 hours per week, scheduled from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The wage range is CAD 26.49 to CAD 29.10 per hour, the role is unionized under CUPE, and the expected start date is immediate.

About KPDSB

KPDSB is among the larger employers in northwestern Ontario and supports around 5,000 students across 17 elementary schools and 6 secondary schools in communities including Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala. The board highlights the region’s lakes, beaches, northern lights, and close-knit communities, along with a work environment that emphasizes positive conditions, competitive pay, and benefits.

Position summary

Reporting to the Principal, Area Supervisor, or another designated leader, the custodian is responsible for the overall care and upkeep of the facility and surrounding grounds. The role involves carrying out caretaking duties in line with the Caretakers Manual/Plan Assist and may also include system-wide caretaking assignments when needed.

Qualifications

Applicants should have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent level of education and must be able to communicate effectively. The role requires the ability to carry out the duties of the position, familiarity with commercial cleaning products, materials, and their uses, and knowledge of cleaning methods for public buildings. Candidates must also be able to follow both verbal and written instructions. A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is required at the employee’s expense.

Application process and additional conditions

Applicants are asked to submit three professional references, including one recent supervisor, along with permission to contact those references. These materials may be uploaded directly into the ATE application/portfolio and should be addressed to Samantha Hager, Human Resources Officer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal opportunity and privacy

KPDSB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people who face or have faced barriers to equitable employment outcomes, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, other Indigenous peoples, members of communities affected by discrimination because of race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin, and people with visible or invisible disabilities. Applicant information will be used only for this hiring process and protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to accessible, inclusive, and barrier-free employment practices in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and candidates who need accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources at any stage of recruitment.