$26.58/hour

About The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff member at HWDSB. 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.

Casual Caretaker

What We Offer

- We are committed to co-creating and fostering an setting where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. 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.
- A holistic Staff Wellness program to support employee well-being in all dimensions of health. All staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.
- Professional growth and development opportunities designed to support both new and experiences staff in continuous improvement.

The Role

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.

- Dusting and sanitizing surfaces in classrooms and offices. Clean washrooms, floors, walls, fixtures, windows, chalkboards, vacuum carpets, etc. Perform cleaning duties using ladders (dusting, adjusting drapes, blinds, changing lights or ballasts 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.
- Operation of equipment 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.




- Maintain all logs in absence of Head Caretaker/Caretaker. Inform Head Caretaker/Caretaker re: repairs, maintenance and vandalism.
- Ensure compliance with WHMIS regulations (request required safety equipment).
- Performing minor maintenance duties, eg. changing lights, plumbing (if qualified).

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).

Position Requirements/Qualifications

- Previous private or commercial/industrial cleaning experience.
- Able to read, speak, and comprehend basic English.
- Basic computer skills.
- Customer service experience.
- Ability to perform physical duties—lifting heavy objects, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, gripping, pounding, etc.
- 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.
- Ability to work respectfully with others.

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. This assessment takes place at Lifemark and consists of lifting/carrying up to a certain weight, pushing/pulling a certain weight, walking, climbing stairs, and performing bending and twisting activities. Additional information will be provided if

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