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Temporary Custodian

@ Wellington Catholic District School Board

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Guelph, Ontario

$26.82/hrContract
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Overview

Wellington Catholic District School Board is hiring three temporary caretakers for about 80 working days, 40 hours per week, on afternoon shifts with a day shift also required. The work covers cleaning, snow clearing, minor repairs, grounds work, garbage handling, building security and alarm response across float assignments. Pay starts at $26.82/hr plus a $0.85 afternoon shift premium, and a criminal record check including vulnerable sector screening is required.

Pay:

$26.82 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Clean all areas of the school building daily
  • Clear ice and snow and do grounds work
  • Perform minor repairs and handle garbage
  • Secure the building and handle alarm and emergency situations
  • Report maintenance issues and interact with Community Use groups

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations and WHMIS
  • Ability to operate the computerized HVAC system
  • Previous related experience
  • Practical institutional caretaking knowledge an asset

Tools & skills

snow blowerwet/dry vacuumsteam cleanerfloor scrubberbuffing machinecomputerized HVAC system
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingSchool, Outdoors
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Background checksvulnerable sector
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationHigh school (required)

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Wellington Catholic District School Board

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Wellington Catholic consists of 18 elementary schools, three secondary schools and an alternative education program. We are proud to meet the educational interests of more than 9,000 students in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington.

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  • 255 Speedvale Ave W, Guelph, Ontario N1H 1C5, CA
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Wellington Catholic consists of 18 elementary schools, three secondary schools and an alternative education program. We are proud to meet the educational interests of more than 9,000 students in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington.

FieldValue
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersGuelph, Ontario
Organization typeEducational
Year founded1995
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Job description

The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details.

Job Posting 26-176

100% TEMPORARY CARETAKER (3 positions)

Location: Unassigned (float)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Afternoons 3:30pm-11:30pm;

Must also willing to work Day shift

Start Date: asap

Ending Date: TBA - 80 working days

Starting Rate: $26.82/hr plus $0.85 shift premium on afternoons

Under the direction of the Caretaker-in-charge, the Staff Caretaker will be responsible for:

Cleaning all areas of the school building on a daily basis, as well as clearing ice and snow, performing minor repairs and grounds work, handling garbage, securing the building, reporting maintenance issues, interaction with Community Use groups as required, handling alarm and emergency situations while on shift, and other duties as assigned by the Caretaker-in-Charge.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • A Grade 12 Secondary School diploma, or equivalent
  • A thorough understanding of both the Health and Safety Regulations and the W.H.I.M.S. Program
  • Excellent Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of computer applications as required by the position
  • Ability to operate the school’s computerized HVAC system
  • Good eye/hand coordination to safely operate equipment and small tools
  • Previous related experience
  • Practical hands on knowledge of caretaking duties in an institutional environment is an asset

The successful candidate must have the ability to operate equipment such as a snow blower, wet/dry vacuum, steam cleaner, floor scrubbers, buffing machine etc., as well as be able to complete physical work such as dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc. Lifting and climbing is a requirement for this position. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, safety conscious, and work with minimal supervision. Daily travel may be required between multiple sites.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply.

POSTING DATE: WEDNESDAY October 14, 2026

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY October 20, 2026 at 4:00pm

Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if needed to fill remaining vacant position(s).

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.

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