STAFF OPPORTUNITY
CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE HELPERS (CMH)
FACILITY SERVICES
POSTING #25.028
The Waterloo Region District School Board is situated in Canada’s innovation heartland, where we are celebrating the gifts of each and every student by creating limitless opportunities for them to flourish, grow and become their best selves. The Board provides a comprehensive educational program for approximately 65,000 students in the Region of Waterloo. The Board is the seventh largest public school district in Ontario with 16 secondary schools, 106 elementary schools and approximately 11,000 staff members. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s website at www.wrdsb.ca.
All positions in the Waterloo Region District School Board align with the Board’s priorities of supporting all of our students in their achievement and well-being. As a Custodial Maintenance Helper, you will enjoy a competitive hourly wage and eligibility to participate in a comprehensive extended health and dental plan.
The successful applicant for this position will be an integral part of a professional team responsible for various aspects of cleaning.
This position is an excellent opportunity for career growth and advancement within the WRDSB. Successful applicants will have the ability to apply to other internal WRDSB positions including leadership opportunities. The Board provides a great working environment with a team focus and provides many training and professional development opportunities.
The WRDSB maintains a pool of Custodial Maintenance Helpers (CMH) who are employed to replace absent permanent Employees or assist with temporary or seasonal increases in workload. This is a non-permanent position. Candidates must be available for work up to 8 hours per day between 2:00 p.m. and Midnight (typical start time during the school year is 3:15 p.m. During school break periods (July & August, Winter and Spring Breaks) the hours of work will fall between 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The CMH rate of pay is $24.42/hour as per the CAMA/OSSTF Agreement.
A CMH must be available for work up to 40 hours per week, are not assigned to one specific location, and can be asked to work anywhere within the jurisdiction of the Waterloo Region District School Board.
Responsibilities:
General Housekeeping Duties
Dusting
Sanitizing surfaces
Wet and dry mopping
Polishing, scrubbing and vacuuming floors
Stripping and re-finishing floor surfaces
Performing minor maintenance (e.g. changing light bulbs etc.)
Working at heights (ladder work to 10 feet)
Garbage and recycle collection and removal (inside and outside)
Snow removal, salting and sanding as required for safety
General landscaping duties including weeding and lawn cutting
May include operating of equipment such as snow blowers and riding lawnmowers
General Responsibilities
Maintain cleanliness and security of the building and grounds in all respects
Perform related duties as required for the daily operations of the site.
Assist with arranging physical requirements for site rentals, in-school dances and activities
Maintenance of Logs and Files
General Expectations
Follow proper cleaning schedules to maintain expected standards of cleanliness
Follow Board practices, procedures in relation to attendance, health and safety
Work alone or as a member of a team
Co-operates with colleagues, staff and students to assist in creating positive working
relationships in the school community
- requirement to travel between locations when directed in a timely manner to meet system and student needs.
Qualifications:
Minimum grade 12 (OSSGD) is required or equivalent
Previous commercial/industrial cleaning experience preferred
Basic computer knowledge (E-mail, navigation of desktop and internet).
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Good attendance record
Prior to any applicant being accepted for this position, the external candidate will be required to demonstrate to the WRDSB that they have the ability to perform the bona fide essential duties of the job. Potential external candidates must agree to complete physical abilities pre-employment screening test at a service provider contracted by the WRDSB. All job offers are conditional on the candidate passing all components of this test.
How to Apply:
Candidates must submit a covering letter and resume not later than June 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. using the email provided below:
Email: [email protected]
Please indicate posting # 25.028 in the subject line
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students, and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Applicants who identify as First Nation, Métis and Inuit are encouraged to include the information within cover letters and/or resumes.
We will provide appropriate employment accommodations based on any of the human rights protected grounds to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants but will only be interviewing selected candidates based on job specific criteria and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. For the safety of students, all school board staff will require a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with the Education Act.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $24.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
