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CBVRCE 2024 CUPE-4124 Head Custodian Baddeck Academy

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools. 

 

We foster a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment. 

 

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above-noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region.  Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.  The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQI++ community and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at 902-562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.

 

Application Deadline:   November 20, 2024 at 11:59 pm (Late applications will not be considered.)  

 

Applicants must:

  • upload a completed resume with their application
  • upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations and certifications supporting qualifications required for the position.  
  • enter 3 references (current or past supervisors are preferred).

 

Applications that do not provide the information required to assess qualifications will not be considered.  If you require assistance to submit your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources Department at (902)564-8293.  

 

All successful candidates will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Registry Check dated within the last six (6) months.

 

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:  Head Custodian - Baddeck Academy

 

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/daily

WORK TERM:  Permanent regular position (working 12 months per year)

RATE OF PAY:  $22.78/hr

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  Experience of at least six (6) years in building maintenance systems 

2. Have a good record of attendance

3. Ability to work with others

4. Be able to supervise staff where necessary

5. Be available to work split shifts as required

6. Willingness to undertake further training as required.

7. A valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

 

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Oversee the janitorial staff on day-to-day cleaning and general maintenance of the school building(s) and grounds in accordance with established practices;
  2. Clean, on a daily or as scheduled basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards;
  3. Perform routine inspections and maintenance of building systems and grounds.
  4. Maintain records with respect to systems, condition of the school, equipment and grounds;
  5. Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate Supervisor;
  6. Order and maintain adequate cleaning supplies for the school and control the inventory and the use of these supplies with the school;
  7. Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building;
  8. Perform minor maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, installing window blinds draperies, maps, replacing light bulbs, touch-up painting, minor repairs to windows, walls, doors, locks, furniture, installing window screens, mowing grass, etc,;
  9. Check for repairs required to infrastructure and report maintenance requirements;
  10. Coordinate physical requirements for school rentals, dances, tournaments, and other activities;
  11. Set-up furnishings as required;
  12. Assist in after-hours emergencies (evenings, weekend, and holiday coverage), and be available for weekend coverage as required by the Centre for Education;
  13. Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Centre policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS and evacuation plans and laws of the Province of Nova Scotia;
  14. Other related duties as assigned.

 

Please note that this position is subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050 which may be accessed at  https://cbvrce.ca/home/cupe.

 

We thank all applicants for your interest; however, only those applicants chosen to proceed in the hiring process will be contacted.

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