Posted 21 days ago
Casual Custodian On-Call
@ Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Ontario
Overview
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is hiring on-call casual custodians to keep school facilities and grounds safe, clean and secure. The work covers cleaning, securing the building, snow clearing and supporting school and community events. Pay is a daily on-call rate of $27.84 plus a shift premium and 4% vacation pay, with hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. as scheduled.
Responsibilities:
- Secure school buildings and perform perimeter and interior checks
- Clean according to set schedules and summer cleaning program
- Clear snow, salt walkways and log completed work
- Operate cleaning and snow equipment
- Set up and tear down for school and community events
Requirements summary:
- Previous custodial experience required
- Ability to use machinery
- Physically capable from date of appointment
- Effective, tactful communication and teamwork
- Ability to take direction with minimal supervision
- Steel-toe boots and full uniform at all times
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-08
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
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Over 160 years of extraordinary dedication to the development of children Since 1855, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board has built a tradition of excellence that continues to serve not only as a performance standard, but a defining characteristic of Catholic education in Hamilton. HWCDSB provides a quality, Christ-centred education to 28,000 students, JK-Grade 12, at 56 schools throughout Hamilton. At the heart of this vibrant and very successful system is a mission statement that recognizes the value and uniqueness of each person: “Our mission in Hamilton-Wentworth, in union with our bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which Christ is the model.”
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- 2,959
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,141
- Reported office locations
- 90 Mulberry Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3R9, CA
- 209 Macnab St. North, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2M5, CA
- 44 Hunt Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3R1, CA
- 57 Stuart Street, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1B5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
- Specialties
- Catholic Education
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- and Adult and Continuing Education
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Over 160 years of extraordinary dedication to the development of children Since 1855, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board has built a tradition of excellence that continues to serve not only as a performance standard, but a defining characteristic of Catholic education in Hamilton. HWCDSB provides a quality, Christ-centred education to 28,000 students, JK-Grade 12, at 56 schools throughout…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Management |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1852 |
| Specialties | Catholic EducationElementary EducationSecondary Educationand Adult and Continuing Education |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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CareerOpportunity
Casual Custodian On-Call External Posting
DateofAppointment:To Be Determined
Description:
The Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board is looking for qualified candidates interested in working as On-Call Casual Custodians. Under the general supervisor of the Manager, Custodial Services, the Custodian will perform a variety of custodial duties to ensure the safety, cleanliness and security of school facilities and grounds.
EssentialJobFunctions:
- Secure School during evening hours, as required, and prior to leaving at end of shift
- Maintain walkways and entrance ways, as required;
- Shovel and salt all entrances and walkways, as required; log as completed
- Perform visual check of perimeter and interior of school for vandalism and resolve accordingly
- Follow specified schedules for cleaning responsibilities
- Participate in summer cleaning program for site
- Assist with set up and tear down for school/community use functions
- Pick up garbage in the outdoor playing fields after events
- Monitor facility rentals, report any damage or non-compliance from user group
- Participate in the facilitation of the site's recycling program
- Ensure compliance with WHMIS regulations
- Operate machinery; buffers, wet/dry vacuums, shampooers, auto scrubbers, snow blowers, etc.
- Order cleaning supplies and ensure WHIMIS labels and Material Safety Data Sheets are current and in place Ensure all equipment is in safe working order and well maintained
- Responsible for the orientation of new and/or replacement staff
- Follow specified schedules for cleaning responsibilities
Note:Each building may have architectural anomalies which may require additional duties not mentioned on this list. This will be used as a base line when finalizing day custodial schedules.
Qualifications:
- Previous Custodial experience required;
- Must be capable of organizing and directing full work program and have a demonstrated aptitude and/or competence for the assigned responsibilities;
- Must be physically capable of assuming the duties of the position from the date of appointment;
- Must be capable of using machinery
- Communicate effectively with diplomacy and tact;
- Able to work co-operatively with people and have a people oriented attitude
- Ability to give and take direction with a minimum supervision;
- Previous experience in a custodial role
- Knowledge of computer systems;
- Completion of clean sweep training is an asset;
- Must be in full uniform;
- Steel toe boots must be worn at all times, during work hours
Salary:DailyCasualCustodianOn-CallRateof$27.84 +a0.46centshiftpremium+4%Vacationpay
Note:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other related duties required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and
realized in the Board's Mission which is:
In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;
- Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
- Value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under- represented communities;
- Value applicants' additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives;
- Collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB's Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario's Anti- Racism Data Standards.
The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture
of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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