Caretaker I

Overview

Join the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB), an organization rooted in values of dignity, respect, and inclusivity for all individuals. We celebrate diversity and strive to maintain an inclusive, welcoming work environment for people from all backgrounds and abilities.

Position Details

We are seeking a Caretaker I to maintain cleanliness and safety in our facilities. This part-time role requires working 8 hours daily, five days a week, primarily during evenings, at our location in Kingston, Ontario. The position stems from an existing vacancy, with an effective starting date to be determined.

Duties

The caretaker is responsible for daily cleaning operations ensuring that assigned areas meet acceptable standards of cleanliness, safety, and health to support the needs of staff and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or comparable work experience.
• Between three and six months of prior caretaking experience.
• Proficiency with equipment such as lawn tractors, hand tools, floor machines, and auto scrubbers.
• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, fire safety regulations, and security procedures.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Physical capability to fulfill job responsibilities, including lifting up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
• Effective English reading and writing skills.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Clearly shares information tailored to different audiences.
• Innovation: Develops and applies new processes enhancing the learning environment.
• Interpersonal Relations: Builds respectful and sensitive professional relationships.
• Leadership: Inspires teamwork and collective goal achievement.
• Planning and Organization: Efficiently manages time, resources, and tools to accomplish objectives.
• Professional Integrity: Demonstrates unwavering ethical principles.
• System Thinking: Understands the wider organizational impact and aligns work with strategic goals.

Benefits

• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Resources supporting staff wellness.
• Summer working hour arrangements.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

Application Process and Additional Information

This role is open to all CUPE employees, with preference according to the Collective Agreement of CUPE local 1479 favoring permanent internal candidates. Temporary employees will be considered before external applicants. Applications are only accepted through designated platforms.

The successful candidate must provide a Police Record Check with a vulnerable sector check no older than six months prior to hiring.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request by contacting Human Resources. All accommodation-related information will be treated confidentially.