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Custodian

Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board
Newcastle, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026 CLOSED ON 6/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board?

10 h/w (10 m/y)

Flex after 3:00pm

Note: In cases where an internal applicant from a different classification applies, that candidate will be required to participate in an interview and will be subject to reference checks to determine eligibility for the position subject to Article 12.02 of the collective agreement. For greater clarity, the interview will be worth 70% and the reference check 30%.

Competition Period

Applications can be done at home or from outside the school at www.applytoeducation.com no later than 12:00 a.m. on the closing date outlined above.

Job Function

To maintain the cleanliness and security of building(s)/grounds/equipment; and perform minor maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical or plumbing services.

Job Description

Perform the following duties:

  • Prepare school for entry and school closing; check for efficient operation of electrical and mechanical equipment; secure and alarm building
  • Sweep, strip, scrub, rinse, wax, polish and/or buff hard surface floors and stairs; vacuum rugs and carpets and spot clean; wipe and polish ledges, furniture; clean blackboards; wash windows and walls; maintain cleanliness of staff room appliances.
  • Clean and disinfect washrooms, door handles, drinking fountains and sinks; replenish expendable supplies.
  • Collect refuse and prepare for disposal; i.e., empty pencil sharpeners, waste baskets, recycling etc.
  • Remove snow and debris from entrances and walkways; sand and/or salt if necessary.
  • Make routine checks of building(s), playground, playground equipment, fences, roof drains, etc. for hazardous situations (loose bolts, broken chains, glass, poisonous weeds, etc.); maintain a playground equipment log.
  • Maintain presentability and attractiveness of grounds; i.e., pickup/remove litter, cut grass, trim shrubs, weed beds, etc.
  • Perform minor maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical or plumbing services; i.e., lubricate motors, repair furnishings, service cleaning equipment, remove debris from roof, replace bulbs/fuses, reset timers, etc.
  • Report and request emergency maintenance; i.e., broken windows, mechanical, electrical or plumbing problems.
  • Move, arrange, assemble and/or adjust furniture and equipment; receive furniture and school supplies; i.e., books, paper, etc.; assist with the distribution and/or storage of supplies.
  • Order and maintain an inventory of custodial supplies.
  • Maintenance of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as required.
  • Complete and submit scheduled logs at school. This includes water flushing, salting and/or sanding log; playground inspections; inspection of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire systems etc. as well as assist with conducting fire drills.
  • Direct student summer help and check work performed, if applicable.
  • Provide in-service and training for supply custodial staff.
  • Maintain familiarity with vital services (i.e., gas, oil, electricity, water); location of valves, electrical panels, dampers, etc.; operate the computerized energy management system (heating and air conditioning), fire, and alarm and security systems.
  • Perform, when requested, security and heat checks.
  • Perform, where required, water testing.
  • Services the needs of Community Use of Schools and permit groups as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Completion of Grade 10 plus an additional vocational programme of up to one year or completion of Grade 11 or equivalent; and six months to one year’s work related experience.
  • Requires performing minor maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical or plumbing services.
  • Requires ability to use equipment; i.e., lawnmower, hedge trimmer, weed-eater, wet/dry vacuum, scrub machine, carpet cleaning machine, snow blower, germicidal cleaners and strippers, ladders, hand tools, etc.
  • Requires knowledge and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.).
  • Requires familiarity with Board and school policies and procedures; i.e., property rental, emergency situations, fire, etc.
  • Requires effective communication skills to cooperatively work with Board staff, students, parents and the general public.

PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to . If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 705-748-4861.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information provided is collected under the Education Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

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