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Floater (Supply) Custodian
@ Durham Catholic District School Board
Oshawa, Ontario
Overview
Durham Catholic District School Board is hiring a Floater/Supply Custodian in Facilities Services to keep school buildings and grounds safe and clean, covering assigned sites as needed. The work includes cleaning floors, washrooms and furniture, minor repairs, snow and grounds work, and securing the building. The posting states that attendance follows the Collective Agreement and that the role is with C.U.P.E. Local 218 Custodial/Maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Clean floors, carpets, washrooms and furniture
- Empty waste and sanitize washrooms
- Maintain grounds, flower beds and outdoor areas
- Clear snow, ice and debris; spread salt and sand
- Make minor repairs and move furniture or equipment
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience
- More than three months of related experience
- Physical ability to perform all assignments
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Punctual and regular attendance
- Able to communicate with school community members
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Racialized people |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Durham Catholic District School Board
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Full company description
The Durham Catholic District School Board shares a sense of community among families, educators and parishes and is committed to integrating the teachings of the Gospel with quality educational programs that guide students in their journeys to meeting the Catholic Graduate Expectations. The board currently serves approximately 22,500 students in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and the townships of Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,559
- Reported office locations
- 650 Rossland Rd. West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4, CA
- Other recorded names
- Durham Catholic District School Board
- Specialties
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Continuing Education
- and Special Education
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The Durham Catholic District School Board shares a sense of community among families, educators and parishes and is committed to integrating the teachings of the Gospel with quality educational programs that guide students in their journeys to meeting the Catholic Graduate Expectations. The board currently serves approximately 22,500 students in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and the townships of Uxbridge, Scugog…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education Administration Programs |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Oshawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Specialties | Elementary EducationSecondary EducationContinuing Educationand Special Education |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Floater/Supply Custodian
Location/Department: Facilities Services
As Assigned/Facilities Services
Reports to: Service Quality Supervisor
Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 218 Custodial/Maintenance
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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is primarily responsible to ensure that the building and property, as assigned, is a safe and clean environment.
The incumbent is directly accountable to the Service Quality Supervisor. On a day-to-day basis, the custodian is responsible to the Chief Custodian and the School Principal.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be in attendance during the hours stipulated in the Collective Agreement.
- Notify the Chief Custodian and the Service Quality Supervisor in case of personal absence, as far in advance as possible and on a daily return to duty.
- Promote and administer an approved Energy Conservation Program.
- Secure all doors, windows and other openings before leaving the school.
- Ensure that the needs of extra-curricular and Community Use of Schools programs are satisfied.
- Assist in unloading and storing of all cleaning and school supplies.
- Performs duties as assigned by the Chief Custodian.
- Performs all necessary operations to maintain clean floors and carpets, including mopping, buffing and polishing, vacuuming, etc. on a regular basis.
- Maintains all washroom facilities, sanitizing and replenishing necessary supplies.
- Makes minor repairs to property.
- Moves furniture/equipment as directed.
- Ensures safety of premises.
- Dusting offices, classroom and staff room furniture: e.g. desks, tables, cabinets, telephones, shelves, window and partition ledges, etc.
- Summer cleaning according to schedule.
- Removal of obvious finger marks and stains from walls, doors, partitions, etc.
- Cleaning and polishing door push plates.
- Removal of stains from table tops, work surfaces and equipment.
- Emptying all waste receptacles daily and washing as required.
- Maintain designated grass areas on a weekly basis.
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Title: Floater/Supply Custodian
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)
- Remove debris from property as required.
- Maintain flower beds as required.
- Perform window cleaning as required.
- Assist in clearing debris from catch basins.
- Keep entrances clear of snow, spread sand and salt as required.
- In winter, knock down overhanging snow and ice from eaves of the school.
- Checks mechanical systems.
- Maintains outside property for safety and cleanliness.
- Performs job duties and responsibilities as listed in the Custodial Manual.
- Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary.
- Adheres to all safety policies, procedures and requirements including the wearing of appropriate safety footwear and eye and hand protection.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Candidates with less education will be given consideration based on previous related experience.
- More than (3) three months related experience.
- OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Physical ability to perform all related assignments.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Punctuality and regular attendance is essential.
- Regard for personal appearance and neatness.
- Ability to communicate with persons at all levels in the school community and to interact and communicate with students in an adult-student manner commensurate with the example and expectations set by the Principal.
- Co-operative, conscientious, positive, flexible, well-mannered and pleasant personality.
- Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
At DCDSB, fostering a culture of inclusion is a fundamental imperative. Acknowledging the diversity of our students, staff and community and ensuring that every member of our inclusive community is a valued contributor is a foundational pillar to our mission. The DCDSB invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, and candidates who self-identify as a member of a racialized/marginalized community, who may enhance equity and representation in our workforce .
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, please contact Isabel Farrugia, . Human Resource Consultant, prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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