Join The Upper Canada District School Board Under the supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager, the Lead Custodian is responsible for the appearance of an UCDSB worksite(s) and/or the second shift at a worksite. The Principal may provide direction to the Lead Custodian within the worksite(s) in conjunction with the Facilities Operations Manager. For more information on employment information such as entitlements, pay, staffing, job protection, union security and dues information under the agreement please click here to view it on our external website.

Completion of three modules of the Building Environmental Systems (BES) course or equivalent education and/or experience is mandatory. The successful candidate may be required to obtain specific courses and/or certifications relevant to the worksite(s) such as water treatment certificate, lockout / tag out, fall arrest, WHMIS, etc within a specific period after hiring and/or during the period of employment.

Technical

Strong technical aptitude with respect to all mechanical and electrical applications, water and sewage, including the operations and maintenance of HVAC systems, as well as electrical and plumbing maintenance Demonstrated ability to safely use ladders, and lifts inside and outside of building septic, water, wells, waste disposal, HVAC, boilers) Working knowledge of spreadsheet applications and word processing software, e-mail and Internet applications Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, related regulations and UCDSB policies and procedures. Strong ability to effectively comprehend manuals, safety guidelines and other materials and to determine their applicability to the working setting Strong ability to learn new systems and processes, either through documentation, demonstration or other direction Strong awareness of policies, laws and regulations related to confined spaces procedures and/or restricted areas Communication and Personal Strong ability to communicate effectively, written and oral, with public, visitors, contractors, staff, students,



supervisor, co-workers and administration Strong ability to manage changing conditions and continuous improvements; Strong ability to work well with a variety of people and respond to special needs and requests Organization, Management and Leadership Demonstrated ability to organize and lead site-based implementation of system initiatives involving multiple people and recent systems or processes Strong ability to productively work alone in buildings day and night and also in a team environment Ordering of necessary cleaning supplies and keeping proper inventory Coordinates and organizes community use preparation Oversees 'extracurricular or community use of school permits' as per rental document from school administration. Oversees control of supply and cleaning materials, restocks paper products, forwards invoices, signed and coded, to Facilities Operations Manager notifying that goods are received and ready for payment Moves furniture, equipment and supplies for example, dusts, washes and polishes office and classroom furnishings, washes, cleans and disinfects washroom facilities, vacuums, and sweeps and mops floors, as required Shovels snow from all exits, controls ice problems and keeps free from slip hazards, salts and sands and ensures all necessary documentation is done (i.e., Acts as first point of contact to emergency calls at school after hours (i.e., respond to monitoring system calls) Be aware of asbestos locations in assigned building and the location of the asbestos file, advises any contractor who may come in contact with same Updates Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) books,



and ensures WHMIS regulations are followed in the workplace Inspects the building and grounds for repair, cleanliness and safety Performs routine inspections (i.e., boilers, heating systems, fire alarms) as required Conducts daily water testing and flushing; enters data into spreadsheet Inspects playground/yard structures as required, record playground inspections in log book Reads and records electric, gas and water meters and oil deliveries as required Inspect septic, fire extinguishers, fire alarm, and emergency lights Unlocks school, turns lights on, and locks school at end of the day (security of building).

Environmental ~ Responsible for the local implementation and operation of site based and system-wide environmental initiatives, such as energy utilization initiatives, waste management, water regulation, greening and hazardous waste summer cleanup teams as directed by Facilities Operations Manager, coordination cleaning around day cares, and community use activities) Communicates effectively with all staff, parent councils, government agencies, contractors, etc. Effectively participates in training, courses and professional development as required If your experience is in a day-to-day occasional capacity ensure that you list the length of time that you worked for that Supervisor and whether the assignment was casual day-to-day or in a long-term occasional capacity. The UCDSB does not accept colleagues or personal references.

All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a valid criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.

The Upper Canada District School

Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. The UCDSB may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select and/or assess applicants in the hiring process.

📌 Lead Custodian - Permanent - 1.0 FTE (Mississippi Mills)
🏢 Upper Canada District School Board
📍 Mississippi Mills