Posted 7 hours ago
Custodian - Permanent- 1.0 FTE
@ Upper Canada District School Board
Smiths Falls, Ontario
Overview
Upper Canada District School Board is hiring a permanent full-time custodian for a specific school worksite, working under the Facilities Operations Manager and the Head or Lead Custodian. The role covers the cleanliness and upkeep of the building plus small equipment repair and maintenance. The position is covered under the UCDSB/CUPE collective agreement and is an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the school building
- Operate and maintain the assigned worksite
- Perform general maintenance and small equipment repair
- Work as part of a multi-site custodial team
Requirements summary:
- Secondary school diploma
- Minimum six months cleaning and maintenance experience in a school facility
- Small equipment repair experience an asset
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Enrolment in Building Environmental Systems courses an asset
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · applytoeducation
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS, Fall arrest, Water treatment certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Upper Canada District School Board
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 47 |
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We are currently accepting applications for Custodian. Under the supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager and the direction of the Head or Lead Custodian, the Custodian is responsible for the appearance of the building and operation of a specific worksite. The Custodian works as a member of a larger team composed of the custodial staff of multiple worksites, such as a family of schools. The Principal may provide direction to the Custodian within the school in conjunction with the Facilities Operations Manager.
This position is covered under the UCDSB/CUPE collective agreement. For more information on employment information such as entitlements, pay, staffing, job protection, union security and dues information under the agreement please to view it on our external website.
This is position for for an existing vacancy.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A secondary school diploma with a minimum of six months cleaning and general maintenance experience in a school facility is required.
- Demonstrated experience in small equipment repair and maintenance is an asset.
- The successful candidate may be required to obtain specific courses and/or certifications relevant to his or her worksite(s) such as water treatment certificate, lockout / tag out, fall arrest, WHMIS, etc. within a specific period after hiring and/or during the period of employment.
- Enrolment in or successful completion of the Building Environmental Systems (BES) courses are an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Application:
Your completed application on Apply to Education must include the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Updated Applicant Profile
- Complete responses to job related questions
You may also wish to attach relevant diplomas, certifications, reference letters, etc. relevant to your application.
References:
UCDSB requires your current and two most recent direct supervisors.
If your experience is in a day-to-day occasional capacity ensure that you list the length of time that you worked for that Supervisor and whether the assignment was casual day-to-day or in a long-term occasional capacity.
The UCDSB does not accept colleagues or personal references.
Selection Process:
The UCDSB selection process includes a review of required qualifications, interview and assessment process, and reference checks. All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a valid criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations [for people with disabilities]. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at
The UCDSB may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select and/or assess applicants in the hiring process. AI is not used to make final hiring decisions.
Please do not obtain or upload a Police Record/ Criminal Record Check with your application. This documentation is not required unless a job offer is extended to you.
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