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Grey County's Housing department is recruiting a Student Building Custodian Assistant at the Grey County Administration Building in Owen Sound. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Student positions are expected to begin on May 4, 2026, in alignment with student orientation.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Purpose

As a member of the Housing Services team, you will perform a variety of departmental functions including general custodial and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Architectural and Design Manager, the successful candidate will possess good communication skills, organized, like to work outdoors, physically fit, and able to operate lawnmowers weed eaters and other maintenance tools, as well as the ability to work well unsupervised with an eagerness to learn.

Knowledge and Skill

• Currently enrolled in college or university
• Eligible to work in Canada

Occupational Health and Safety

• Ensure work is being completed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Working Conditions

Usual hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Internal & External Working Relationships

Establishes and maintains working relations with Grey County Staff. Represents the County with the public.

Impact of Error

Errors in judgment may jeopardize public and staff safety, lead to inconsistency across the County and may impair sensitive relationships with municipalities and the public.

Grey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and promotes a culture of respect where all team members are valued for their unique talents, knowledge and lived experiences.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to outline accommodation needs when submitting their application. If alternate methods of application are required, candidates can email careers@grey.ca.

This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Driver’s Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.