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Herald School Part Time Evening Custodian

Medicine Hat, Alberta
CA$25/hourly
Mid Level
part_time

About the role

Medicine Hat Public School Division In accordance with Article 12 of the Agreement between the Board of Trustees and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 829, the following information is posted for the attention of custodial staff.

Job Posting: Custodian (Evening Shift – Part-Time, 6 Hours/Day) Location : Herald School, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Hours per Week : 30

Employment Type: Part-Time, Unionized (CUPE)

Pay Rate: CUPE Collective Agreement Start Rate $24.05, Shift Differential $1.09

Application Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025, by 12:00PM

Start Date: ASAP

About The Role We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Custodian to join our team and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment. As a custodian, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational mission of our school by ensuring our facilities are clean, secure, and well-maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas
  • Maintain cleaning equipment and restock supplies
  • Ensure building security and assist with facility safety
  • Report maintenance issues and safety concerns
  • Support event setup and takedown, and assist with furniture moves
  • Perform seasonal tasks such as snow shoveling and outdoor maintenance
  • Conduct minor maintenance on building systems and furniture repairs
  • Collaborate with staff and project a positive image of the school

What We're Looking For:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 6 months of custodial or building maintenance experience preferred
  • Valid WHMIS certification
  • Working knowledge of cleaning procedures, tools, and safety regulations
  • Ability to operate custodial equipment (e.g., auto scrubbers, vacuums, floor burnishers)
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and people skills
  • A demonstrated ability to work efficiently and effectively
  • Physically capable of lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods
  • The successful applicant will be required to provide a police information check with vulnerable sector as well as complete job specific pre-employment testing as a condition of the job offer.

Our Values: We are committed to upholding the values of Excellence, Respect, Caring and Compassion, Learning, Integrity, and Innovation. As a custodian, you will be expected to reflect these values in your daily work and interactions.

Why Join Us?

  • Consistent weekday schedule
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to student success
  • Training and development opportunities

To Apply: Please take time to review the detailed and submit your resume and cover letter to . We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Peace Wapiti Public School Division

Education Administration Programs
201-500

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 5,800 Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in 36 schools, including nine Hutterite colony schools, two outreach schools, an online school, and educational programming at a group home facility.

The system provides schooling for students from Horse Lake First Nation and Kelly Lake Indigenous Community. Excluding the colony schools, the smallest school has an enrollment of 34 students and the largest has 623 students. Alternative Education provides flexible programming to 95 students. In the smaller and more rural high schools, some reliance is placed on distance education programs to augment the basic in-school offerings. Specialty programs exist to meet local needs.

PWPSD employs the full-time equivalent of 375 teachers and 600 non-teaching staff, in addition to a number of part-time and casual personnel. The Transportation Department manages 100 bus routes.

Join the PWPSD family. View our employment opportunities and apply online. www.pwpsd.ca/employment.

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