Custodian

Custodian

The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) educates over 9,000 students across 28 schools and administrative sites in the Ottawa River Valley, situated on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people and home to the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. As one of the region’s largest employers, RCDSB fosters an innovative, inclusive environment supporting 21st-century learning pathways.

The Renfrew County District School Board is currently recruiting for Custodian at Killaloe Public School. This position is 15 hours per week, three hours per da, working from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The schedule may be altered during school breaks and is subject to change.

Under the supervision of the head custodian and/or area supervisor, the Custodian performs a variety of duties such as routine cleaning, routine building and equipment maintenance, opening and closing the building, checking building systems, responding to emergency calls, performing grounds maintenance and other duties as assigned at the school.

Additional duties include:

• Clean rooms, washrooms and fixtures
• Mop, wash, scrub and finish floors
• pick up and dispose of garbage and recycling
• Vacuum and/or shampoo carpets
• Wipe and wash windows, blackboards, ledges, railings and furniture
• Do a thorough cleaning such as stripping, resealing and refinishing floors
• Routine building and equipment maintenance, including repairing lockers, doors and furniture
• Replacing fuses and light bulbs, resetting circuit breakers and unclogging drains
• Resetting circuit breakers and unclogging drains
• Establish and maintain excellent working relations with supervisory staff, fellow workers, students, contractors and user groups

• High school diploma or equivalent of Grade 12
• At least one year in the custodial field
• Proven to be dependable with a willingness to take responsibility
• A valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle for transportation to and from work and between sites
• Capable of operating custodial cleaning equipment and identifying simple problems with this equipment
• Able to perform heavy tasks including assisting in the unloading of heavy supplies or materials
• Capable of using manual or mechanized equipment to remove snow, cut grass and perform other grounds maintenance
• Able to perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all board policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety to protect all occupants of the building
• Able to complete tasks within deadlines and adjust priorities as needed
• Work independently as well as in a team
• Communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions in the conduct of the job
• Exhibit strong judgment and trustworthiness while exercising good judgment and maintaining high ethical standards
• Knowledge of WHMIS
• Working knowledge of email and computer software programs like Excel or Word would be an asset

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Closing: November 19, 2026 at 12:00pm

Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in the CUPE 1247 Collective Agreement and the RCDSB administrative procedures. Members of the bargaining unit will be given first consideration. The district reserves the right not to fill a position.  

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All offers of employment are conditional upon the receipt of a vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the district.

RCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to contact human resources at hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca. The Renfrew County District School Board is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all employment practices.