Casual Caretaker $26.58/hour The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our distinct and diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights. Skilled growth and development opportunities designed to support both new and experiences staff in continuous improvement. As a Casual Assistant Caretaker, you will work on call in short-term and long-term assignments at multiple schools throughout the diverse communities of Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board including Hamilton Mountain, Hamilton Downtown, Waterdown, Flamborough, Dundas, Ancaster, Mount Hope, Binbrook, Stoney Creek and Winona. You will be expected to perform regular cleaning duties, maintain security of school facilities, and assist Head Caretaker/Caretaker with minor maintenance and repairs when required. New Casual Assistant Caretakers are provided with 4 days mandatory paid orientation and will perform the following duties: Clean washrooms, floors, walls, fixtures, windows, chalkboards, vacuum carpets, etc. Wet and dry mopping of floors, polishing and scrubbing floors, operating auto scrubbers and buffers, stripping and refinishing floor surfaces. Secure building: lock doors and windows, set alarm systems, turn out lights. Garbage collection and removal,inside and outside. Snow removal, salting, and sanding as required. Operationofequipment including vacuum cleaners,



floor buffers, auto scrubbers, snow blowers, riding lawn mowers. Assist with set-up requirements for school activities and community rentals. Move and set up furniture and equipment
- desks, chairs, cafeteria tables classroom equipment, etc. Be the first point of contact between community members utilizing HWDSB space. Inform Head Caretaker/Caretaker re: repairs, maintenance and vandalism. Performing minor maintenance duties, eg. Hours of work vary for casual workers. Shift coverage is typically needed for afternoons (2pm-10pm) and can be 4, 6, or 8 hours long. Successful candidates can also pick up daytime shifts (6am-2pm). Previous private or commercial/industrial cleaning experience. Able to read, speak, and comprehend basic English. Basic computer skills. Customer service experience. Comfortable and able to work alone in buildings, including at night. Able and willing to travel to different schools throughout the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board. Additional Assets & Information High school diploma or equivalent an asset. For safety reasons, basic English reading and speaking skills are needed to perform the role. There will be a language proficiency portion to the interview involving reading comprehension and speaking evaluation. A condition of employment requires that you pass the Board's physical testing. All personal details may be covered by candidate. Note:



If successful in your interview, you will be scheduled for physical testing at Lifemark(210 Mohawk Road East, Unit #3)beginning the week of December 8th, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Employment Equity, Inclusion and Indigeneity Statement The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, local environmental context and the broader community. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and unique needs of our students, staff and our communities. HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and Indigeneity, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes for every student. Indigenous Peoples (e.g., Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.). Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities. Persons who identify as women. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board acknowledges our presence on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nat

📌 Temporary Assistant Caretaker (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
📍 Canada