EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of Custodial Worker Certificate program, or
• Experience in a custodial and/or building maintenance position, or related trades.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, TRAINING)

• Basic trade skills: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate required
• Physically capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds
• organizational and supervisory capabilities

ROLE SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this role is to develop and maintain an optimal school facility, one that supports the school’s mission to “equip students for a life of discipleship by providing excellent education in a Christ-centered community” under the direction of the Director of Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the Primary Custodian of school premises and equipment:
• Ensures daily lock-up: gates and all doors, lights off, etc.
• Completes security checks of the premises; addresses safety concerns and potential risks.
• Reports immediately any damage or vandalism to facilities, or theft of equipment.
• Ensures a safe and proper instructional environment, including temperature and ventilation.
• Facilitates school events and rental groups upon request: open-up, set-up, lock-up, etc.
• Completes and/or schedules required Maintenance and Repairs of all school property and equipment:
• Maintains HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire & emergency systems, transportation equipment (i.e. VCS Event Bus, tractor, trailer); schedules third-party service providers as needed.
• Maintains school grounds including parking lot, lawns, sports fields and play areas.
• Maintains a log of all preventative maintenance functions and repairs performed; completes other routines and control records to satisfy Government and Ministry of Education standards.
• Estimates cost of repair projects in terms of labor and material; ensures all purchases and repairs are researched and competitive pricing is secured.
• Advises Supervisor of extraordinary maintenance and repairs required, and informs him/her of incidents requiring immediate action.
• Recommends ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of school maintenance operations.
• Takes the lead on organizing Maintenance Committee Meetings, takes meeting minutes, and is responsible for any actionable items resulting from these meetings.
• Oversees the Safety and Cleanliness of the school building and grounds in all respects:
• Coordinates with the Director of Development for 3rd party service contractors to ensure adequate services (fire & alarm system, HVAC, etc.)
• Completes and/or oversees daily cleaning assignments as detailed in Custodial job list.
• Ensures that school site and conditions are safe and meet all applicable fire, safety, health and environmental regulations and laws.
• Records and takes corrective action on any Joint Health & Safety concerns that arise.
• Supervises custodial services
• Manages the janitorial team/contractor: oversees schedules, training, and duties, assessing quality of work, etc.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality of custodial work; ensures cleaning standards are achieved.
• Orders and maintains appropriate inventory levels of cleaning materials and supplies.
• Completes other related duties as assigned by the Director of Development and/or Maintenance Committee.