Caretaker 2023/2024 - Aurora, Canada - York Region District School Board

York Region District School Board

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Aurora, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:

Caretaker

Work Location:

Various locations

Salary:

$ $24.00

Application Deadline:
June 28, 2024

Thank you for your interest in a career as a

Caretaker

with the York Region District School Board.

Please Note:

throughout the year.

Term Positions:

This is a position that is full time hours (40 hours per week).

Term positions are one (1) year in duration and has a defined contract end date.

Permanent Positions:

This is a position that is full time hours (40 hours per week) without a defined end date.

Permanent positions are offered to internal caretakers based on performance and availability of positions, which is determined by system needs.

Note:

This role will require work on a variety of shifts ranging from early morning to late evening (i.e. anywhere between 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.).

must be available for all shifts.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of physical duties and responsibilities.

Major Responsibilities:

Cleaning washrooms/classrooms/hallways/offices

Removing garbage from classrooms, lunchrooms, shops and washrooms

Performing checks and/or minor maintenance of building mechanical systems

Writing and reviewing daily maintenance logs and outlined expectations

Sweeping, dry mopping, wet mopping or vacuuming floors

Dusting and/or washing tables, desks, shelving, cupboards, etc.

Cleaning up spills of vomit, blood and small amounts of chemical

Clearing walkways and entrance ways of snow and ice

Performing interior and exterior security checks

Performing outside maintenance including grass cutting and garden clean-up

In doing such tasks you will be:
required to participate in pre
- and post-employment training;
required to use chemicals and be aware of the safety requirements in the handling of such chemicals;
exposed to dust;
physically active;
required to lift and carry books, boxes and other heavy materials;
required to work a variety of shifts ranging from early morning to late evening;
at times working at heights of up to 24 feet using a personal platform lift; and,

expected to do all of this, both alone and as part of a team, to provide quality service in a child-focused environment.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

Completion of OSSD or equivalent.

Applicants lacking the formal educational requirements but with related or relevant experience will be considered.

Effective interpersonal skills required.

Strong organizational skills required.

Access to regular transportation.

Additional Information:

We do not contact references prior to practicum/interview.

For your information, a list of YRDSB Schools

is provided.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities.

We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.

We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board's values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board's priorities, goals and principles outlined in the

Director's Action Plan.

sovereignty,

equity, including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

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;
persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex.

W

e value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion.

Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the

Human Rights Code

Important Note for YRDSB Employees:

If you have a current accommodation in plac