Posted 28 days ago
2026-2027 Casual Custodian
@ Avon Maitland District School Board
Seaforth, Ontario
Overview
Avon Maitland District School Board is hiring a casual daily occasional custodian for schools in Huron and Perth counties, working call-in shifts Monday to Friday, typically afternoons. Duties cover building cleaning, maintenance and grounds work. Pay is $23.09 per hour plus 4% vacation pay as of September 1, 2026, and this is a candidate pool for future vacancies.
Pay:
$23.09 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform building cleaning, minor and major
- Operate and maintain cleaning and grounds equipment
- Carry out building maintenance such as lights, snow clearing and roof checks
- Conduct health and safety checks
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders and scaffolding
- Mechanical aptitude with trade experience
- Experience with machinery such as buffers, lawn mowers and snow blowers
- Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Schedule | evening |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Avon Maitland District School Board
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The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada. The Avon Maitland District covers the counties of Huron and Perth and over 160,000 people call the Avon Maitland District their home. Specialized programs and extracurricular opportunities in technology, music, theatre, trades, sports and culinary enhance the curriculum for students, providing graduates from Huron and Perth with a leading edge. Avon Maitland provides the most widespread on-line distance education program in the country and is setting the standards for special education and student success. The Board’s EQAO results continue to be among the best in the province. Avon Maitland Schools are home to a vibrant and diversified international student program which provides a superior Ontario education opportunity and full English as a Second Language (ESL) support to all international students in all 9 of the District’s Public High Schools. Over the past three years, we have welcomed over 600 students from 20 countries including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, China, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, Denmark, France, Estonia, Switzerland and many more. Nestled in the heart of Southwest Ontario, Huron and Perth Counties are a study in contrasts. Lush, rural farmland and backcountry roads intersect with historic architecture, arts, culture, and the newest culinary trends. Residents take pride in their schools, first-class recreational facilities and active volunteer and community life. The counties boast many parks and trails and family-oriented events. Across towns and villages, along the country roads and shoreline, you can experience art galleries, music festivals, farmer’s markets, brewery tours, parades, rodeos and reunions all in celebration of the incredible heritage, food and creative culture of the region.
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- Reported office locations
- 62 Chalk St N, Seaforth, Ontario N0K, CA
- Other recorded names
- Avon Maitland District School Board
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The Avon Maitland District School Board is a full service, public, English school district in southwestern Ontario, bordering Lake Huron and covering some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada. The Avon Maitland District covers the counties of Huron and Perth and over 160,000 people call the Avon Maitland District their home. Specialized programs and extracurricular opportunities in technology, music…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Seaforth, Ontario |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Daily Occasional Custodian
Hours of Work: Call-in basis, Monday-Friday (typically afternoon shift), summer hours (July and August, typically transition to day shift)
Rate of Pay: $23.09 per hour + 4% vacation pay, as of September 1, 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Vacancy Status: Candidate pool for future vacancies
Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: We are prepared. We are well. We are engaged.
Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning.
Are you looking for a rewarding and flexible career supporting the daily maintenance and operations of Schools?
The Avon Maitland District School Board is inviting applications for casual Custodians who will support our Elementary (K-8) and/or Secondary schools (9-12) located in Huron and Perth counties.
The Basic Custodian duties may include:
Building Maintenance
- Change lights;
- Shovel snow and operate snow blower;
- Clean and inspect roof;
- Operate grass cutting equipment;
- Perform minor repairs;
- Conduct health and safety checks; and
- Service roof top unit.
Building Cleaning
- Operate and maintain all equipment; and
- Perform all minor and major cleaning.
Requirements/Education
- Minimum grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent
The ideal candidate should possess:
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding.
- Mechanical aptitude with experience in one or more of the trade disciplines e.g. plumbing, electrical, carpentry.
- Exemplary interpersonal, professional and organizational skills.
- The ability to use a computer (e.g. Google Suite; Smart Find, etc.)
- Experience in handling machinery (e.g. buffing machine, lawn mowers, snow blowers); and,
- Knowledge of proper usage of hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies.
Apply today!
Interested applicants are requested to apply through.
We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.
If you require assistance with your application, please call customer service at 1-877-900-5627.
Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.
The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.
Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer
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