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2627-1 - Casual Caretaker - Various Locations - External
Rainy River District School Board —Fort Frances, ON
- $25.02 an hour
- On call
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Plumbing
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Rainy River District School Board —Fort Frances, ON
- $28.18 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Team management
- Plumbing

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2627-1 - Casual Caretaker - Various Locations - External

Rainy River District School Board
Fort Frances, ON

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Casual

Skills

On-the-job training delivery
Hoists
Equipment repair
Workplace hazardous materials information systems
High school diploma or GED
Stacking
Team management
Plumbing
Routine maintenance inspections
Cleaning and debris removal
Shovels
Mopping
Stocking
Vacuum cleaners
Hard floor sweeping and mopping
Facilities maintenance

Full job description

Rainy River District School Board

Notice of Position

Posting Number: 2627-1 Date: June 15, 2026

To: External Applicants

Position: Casual Caretaker

Job Description: Attached

Location: Various

Hours of Work: All Casual personnel must be able to work on an on-call basis. Successful

candidates will be placed on the School Casual List for casual, on-call work
with no guarantee of hours of work.

Rate of Pay: $25.02 per hour as per the CUPE collective agreement

Applications must include the Board’s application form, a cover letter, current resume
Application Process: and the Reference Authorization Form, including two employment related references

(one of which must be from a current or recent supervisor).

Please submit application to: Human Resource Department

Rainy River District School Board
522 Second St East
Fort Frances, ON P9A1N4
Fax: (807)274-1950
[email protected]

Accommodation in the recruitment process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

For further clarification or questions please contact
Stefanie Berard, Human Resources Coordinator, at 807-274-9855 ext.4971

Closing Date: Ongoing Application Acceptance 2026-2027

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

POSITION: Caretaker/Custodial Elementary

EMPLOYEE GROUP: CUPE Local 65

DATE PREPARED: October 1999

JOB FUNCTION:

1. Under the direct supervision of the Lead Custodian (where applicable) and the
indirect supervision of the Principal/Vice-Principal or designate (direct
supervision in a one-custodian school), the Custodian I is responsible for the
cleaning, minor maintenance and security of the school.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

2. The Custodian I is responsible to the Lead Custodian, where applicable. In a
one-custodian school, the Custodian I is directly responsible to the
Principal/Vice-Principal or designate.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

3. Minimum Grade 12 Education, or equivalent experience;
4. Valid Ontario driver’s license;
5. Ability to interpret simple drawings and to be able to relate them to operating

equipment;
6. Ability to visually compare parts for wear, to repair or replace such things as air

filters;
7. Eye - hand coordination and manual dexterity to make rapid and accurate

adjustments or minor repairs to equipment;
8. Physical strength for light to medium work to carry tools and parts, and agility

to climb stairs and ladders, and crouch, crawl, kneel, or balance on scaffolds to
make adjustments or minor repairs to equipment;

9. Good hearing to detect malfunctions in equipment;
10. Good vision to read gauges and charts and judge distances;

Job Description
Custodian 1 - Elementary

11. Adaptability to exposure to extremes of heat or cold and noise and vibration
from fans, and compressors;

12. Dependable, competent and continued ability to carry out responsibilities;

13. Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job.

DIRECTION RECEIVED/INDEPENDENT ACTION:

14. Follows procedures established by the Board reporting with regard to
breakdowns, repairs and supply needs. Follows established practices with regard
to cleaning duties and regulations and procedures with regard to sanitary
practices and handling of chemicals as well as the WHMIS regulations and the
Fire Marshall’s Act.

15. Receives individual tasks and priority assignments monthly from the
Superintendent of Plant Operations and Maintenance and on occasion priority
assignments from Principal/Vice-Principal or designate.

16. Works independently to carry out cleaning tasks. Plans daily schedule and
determines priority tasks. Re-schedules tasks as unanticipated cleaning
requirements are discovered (e.g. classroom floor must be mopped as children
spilled paint). Selects appropriate cleaning agents and tools to remove stains,
graffiti, gum, etc. without damaging surfaces.

17. Direction with regard to new or revised regulations and policies is provided by
supervisor. On-the-job training and orientation for newly hired employees is
available as arranged by the Supervisor.

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES:

18. Not normally responsible for the supervision of other employees but provides
orientation to new employees and instruction in work procedures and practices.

19. Assigns individual tasks and work assignments to new employees and checks that

tasks are satisfactorily completed.

20. Required to follow safe work practices to avoid injury to students, co-workers
and other facility users.

Job Description
Custodian 1 - Elementary

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Inside Contacts:

21. Teaching Staff/Principal/Vice-Principal or designate -
To receive notification regarding building maintenance problems/repairs and
exchange information.

22. Maintenance Person -
To exchange information regarding repairs.

Outside Contacts:

23. Students -

To monitor students in building after regular school hours and direct those
misbehaving to leave.

24. General Public/Organization Members -
To respond to requests for direction or information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

Major Activity A: Activities relating to cleaning while school is in session

25. Unlocks school doors in the morning and checks to see if furnace is running.
Checks furnace pilot light and listens to hear if it is running, checks thermostat.
Responsible for turning on Security Systems and reporting any security problems
to the Superintendent. Responsible for keys.

26. Stocks cleaning cart with cleaning fluids, paper products, rags, utensils, etc.

from on-hand supplies. Advises Maintenance Supervisor of low stock items.

27. Sweeps floors; tidies and repositions furnishings; picks up litter and refuse,
empties waste baskets, and stacks bagged garbage for removal.

28. Unlocks rooms and areas to perform cleaning tasks. Ensures windows are closed

and doors locked when cleaning of area is complete. Unlocks doors to
rooms/areas to admit authorized personnel (e.g. Board members, teachers).

29. Daily cleans doors, windows, sweeps outside entrances, cleans toilet seats,
bathroom sinks and drinking fountains.

30. Daily washes table tops and desks, scraping glue off desktops when necessary.

Job Description
Custodian 1 - Elementary

31. Daily dusts filing cabinets, ledges, etc.

32. Daily picks up papers and litter off carpets and vacuums.

33. Dust mops all tile and cement floor areas. Wet mops hallways and spills on tile
and cement floor.

34. Replenish toilet tissue, paper towels and soap in dispensers.

35. When necessary, cleans mirrors and wipes walls to remove graffiti.

36. Weekly vacuums offices, and specialized rooms such as computer room, library

and Board room.

37. Weekly cleans sink, washes blackboards and chalk ledges. Dust computers,
tables and shelves in computer room and library.

38. Weekly cleans and disinfects toilets, urinals and garbage cans with chemical

disinfectant.

39. Cuts grass in school yard and picks up litter.

40. Shovels snow from all entrances, walkways, roof, etc.

41. Hoist and remove flag daily.

42. Cleans after special events in gym, boardroom, or parents night in school.
Supervises community user groups using school facilities after school hours.

43. Notifies supervisor of supplies required. In a one-custodian school, maintain

inventory of cleaning/custodial supplies.

44. Protects confidential material learned through the performance of duties (i.e.
material left lying on desks).

45. Ensure building security is maintained. Investigate unauthorized activities in or

on grounds of the school and report subsequent problems to supervisor and
proper authorities, including vandalism, break-ins and fire alarms. Ensure fire
extinguishers and emergency lighting systems are operational.

Major Activity B: Facility Maintenance

46. Notes and make written reports on deficiencies, damage and repair needs (e.g.

lights burned out in gym., lock broken, toilet plugged) observed while
performing cleaning tasks.

Job Description
Custodian 1 - Elementary

47. Performs minor plumbing repairs (e.g. unplugs drains and toilets).

48. Cleans up after water leaks or broken glass.

49. Changes burnt out light bulbs and installs pencil sharpeners.

50. Provides minor general repairs such as tightening loose screws and hammering

in protruding nails. Performs minor maintenance and repairs to building,
furnishings and fixtures including painting and touch up required.

Major Activity C: Custodial and maintenance duties during school breaks

51. Washes down walls, cleans light fixtures, washes window interiors and
exteriors. Scrubs or scrapes walls, desks, windows and floors to remove graffiti
and adhered material (e.g. gum, glue, tape, stickers, labels).

52. Washes and cleans furnishings. Clears each classroom of furnishings in

preparation for stripping and waxing and replaces furnishings and sets up
classrooms after floors are prepared.

53. Uses long-handled tools (e.g. mops, brooms), operates vacuum cleaner and

scrubbing machines. Performs minor service (e.g. empties and cleans dust bags);
inspects for wear/damage; and ensures all custodial equipment is properly
stored.

54. Dusts all window blinds.
.
55. Thoroughly vacuums and shampoos carpets.

56. Takes all dust mops to laundromat.

57. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Lead Custodian (if

applicable) and/or Principal/Vice-Principal or designate.

EFFORT:

Physical Demands:

58. Physical Strength: Daily routine involves push/pull of desks to sweep and
realign rows; and, lift/carry bagged garbage weighing up to 50 lbs. Repeated
lift/carry operations are irregularly required when clearing classrooms of desks
and furnishings.

Job Description
Custodian 1 - Elementary

59. Physical Agility: Daily routine involves reaching, stooping, twisting to perform

cleaning tasks. Irregularly required to maintain physical balance while working
from stepladder to perform dusting and maintenance (e.g. light fixtures,
bookcases).

60. Muscular Strain: Daily work routine involves continuous standing and walking.

61. Manual Dexterity: Operates equipment and tools requiring whole body control

and course movements (e.g. vacuum cleaner, broom).

Mental and Visual Demands:

62. Time Factors: Maintenance of designated areas of the school facility in clean and
tidy condition must be accomplished within regular work schedule. Unanticipated
cleaning requirements create conflicting priorities.

63. Interruptions/Disruptions: Unlocking doors for people wanting into the rooms

such as library or into school.

64. Concentration and Visual Attention: Operation of scrubbing machine irregularly
requires concentration and visual attention for short to moderate periods.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Hours of Work:

65. Length of workday varies, depending on which school. Shifts are split and

occur throughout the day into late evening.

66. There is no regular requirement for overnight travel.

67. All additional hours are compensated.

Work Environment:

68. Spends 80% of the average work year indoors in designated areas of the school
facility, with attendant exposure to dust, bodily wastes, machine noise and
chemical fumes. The remaining 20% of the work year is spent outdoors in close
proximity to shelter while cleaning exterior windows, maintaining school grounds
and shoveling snow with attendant exposure to climatic conditions.

69. Exposed to heat and poor ventilation while performing major cleaning during
summer break.

Job Description
Custodian 1 - Elementary
Hazards:

70. Frequently exposed to germs/infectious disease and caustic cleaning fluid

while cleaning washroom areas. Irregularly exposed to risks of falling while
working from step ladder at heights of 6 to 10 feet and to slipping/falling on
wet surfaces when working on wet surfaces or slipping/falling on ice when
cleaning entrances.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Board of Education Policies & Procedures
2. Collective Agreement
3. Caretaking Handbook
4. Membership in CU

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