Crestwood School and Crestwood Valley Day Camp are seeking a dependable, hands-on and experienced Custodial Specialist to join our team.

This is a unique year-round position supporting both a school and summer day camp on our Toronto campus. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring our buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment are clean, safe, well maintained and ready to support our children, staff, families, and visitors.

The position combines custodial work, general building and grounds maintenance, preventative maintenance, event and facility setup, and seasonal operations

Custodial & Facility Care:

- Maintain the cleanliness, organization and overall condition of school and camp buildings and facilities.
- Perform routine and heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming floors.
- Clean, sanitize and replenish washrooms and other high-use areas throughout the property.
- Collect and remove garbage and recycling throughout the day and at the end of each day.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including door handles, fixtures, furniture and equipment.
- Clean windows, mirrors, partitions, walls and other surfaces as required.
- Clean and sanitize cafeteria spaces following lunch periods.
- Shampoo or steam-clean carpets and rugs and perform floor care, including waxing, as required.
- Clean and properly maintain custodial equipment, including mops and buckets, at the end of each day.
- Clean and disinfect outdoor portable washroom facilities during the summer camp season.
- Maintain required daily cleaning and property inspection checklists.
- Manage inventory of cleaning and custodial supplies and identify replenishment needs in a timely manner.
- Use Crestwood-approved cleaning products, chemicals and equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions and applicable procedures.

Building & Property Maintenance:

- Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, facilities, furniture and equipment.
- Identify maintenance concerns and complete repairs where appropriate or coordinate specialized contractors when required.
- Assemble and install new furniture, equipment and other products as required.
- Conduct regular property inspections and promptly remove debris, garbage and potentially hazardous objects or materials.
- Monitor the condition of buildings, equipment and property and report health, safety, environmental or facility concerns requiring attention.
- Support preventative maintenance activities throughout the campus.




- Assist with coordinating contractors and service providers, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, pest control and other specialized services.

Grounds & Seasonal Maintenance:

- Maintain outdoor areas and grounds throughout the year.
- Perform grass and general landscape maintenance.
- Complete outdoor property cleanup and garbage/recycling removal.
- Explicit snow and ice from designated areas and apply salt or other approved ice-control materials as required.
- Maintain garbage and recycling containers, including regular cleaning and disinfection.
- Help ensure entrances, walkways and other outdoor areas remain safe and accessible.

School & Camp Seasonal Conversion:

Our campus transitions between school and summer camp operations each year. The Maintenance and Custodial Specialist will actively participate in these conversions, including:

- Preparing the property for summer camp operations from approximately April through June/July.
- Preparing the property for the return to school operations during July and August.
- Preparing indoor and outdoor program areas and facilities for seasonal use.

Events & Facility Set-Up:

- Set up and take down indoor and outdoor spaces for meetings, assemblies, special events and programs.
- Move and arrange tables, chairs, furniture, equipment and other materials as required.
- Respond to facility setup requests and changing operational needs throughout the school and camp year.

Communication & Teamwork:

The Maintenance and Custodial Specialist works closely with other members of the Facilities and Operations team and must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

The successful candidate will communicate regularly with Crestwood's administrative and leadership teams, including the VP of Operations, School Director, and Camp Directors,

The position requires timely communication regarding maintenance requests, completed work, supply requirements and any building, property, environmental or health and safety concerns. Urgent safety or facility concerns must be identified and reported immediately.

Qualifications & Attributes

The ideal candidate will:

- Have previous experience in building maintenance,



custodial services, facilities operations or a related position.
- Be dependable, punctual, organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, safe and well-maintained facilities.
- Be comfortable performing both routine custodial duties and hands-on maintenance work.
- Be able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Be comfortable working in an active school and summer camp environment around children.
- Be comfortable safely using cleaning chemicals, maintenance equipment, tools and machinery after appropriate training.
- Be able to respond appropriately to changing priorities and urgent maintenance or facility needs.
- Be capable of performing the physical requirements associated with custodial and maintenance work, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, moving furniture and equipment, and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Experience with pool operations, general repairs, grounds maintenance, building systems or contractor coordination is considered an asset.

Working at Crestwood:

Crestwood School and Crestwood Valley Day Camp share a busy, active campus that operates throughout the year. Our facilities team plays an essential behind-the-scenes role in creating an environment that is safe, welcoming, functional and ready for our children and staff each day.

Because Crestwood's operational needs change throughout the school and camp seasons, responsibilities may evolve from time to time. Additional duties reasonably related to the position may be assigned based on organizational and operational requirements.

Employment Requirements:

As this position involves working in an environment serving children, employment is conditional upon successfully completing all screening, training and documentation requirements established by Crestwood and applicable legislation or regulations.

Crestwood School and Crestwood Valley Day Camp are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for children, staff, families, and visitors.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume outlining their relevant custodial and facilities experience.

Pay: $45,000.00-$49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Custodian/Cleaner (North York)
🏢 CRESTWOOD SCHOOL
📍 North York