AVHS Janitor (8 hour vacant)

Job summary

The janitor is responsible for performing daily cleaning tasks, floor maintenance, and snow removal to ensure the school premises are clean and safe. Additionally, they must manage supplies, report facility damage, and secure the building by locking doors and activating security systems.

Job details

Janitor Avon View High School Vacant eight (8) hour position Effective immediately Rate of Pay as per CUPE Collective Agreement ($22.51 per hour) Closing date for applications: Midnight, September 21, 2026 Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876. Under the supervision of the Assistant Custodial Supervisor, the successful candidate for this position will be required to perform a wide variety of janitorial tasks. Qualifications and Abilities: The successful candidate must be physically able to perform duties. Possess the knowledge and ability to apply modern cleaning methods and practices with minimal supervision, and be able to recognize safety hazards throughout the premises. Responsibilities: Clean, on a daily basis, all assigned areas of the school in accordance with established practices and standards. Obtain and maintain sufficient supplies on hand to carry out duties and responsibilities. Report any breakdowns, accidents, damage or vandalism to the appropriate supervisor. Secure all doors and windows whenever the building is vacated and activate security system if last person to vacate building. Perform floor care duties, such as stripping, sealing, waxing, burnishing, etc. Perform snow and ice control duties as needed. Pick up litter and trash from yards, driveways, parking lots and walkways on an ongoing basis with general clean-ups. Perform duties in compliance with school, Operations Department, and Board policies and procedures including occupational health, safety, attendance, work routines, WHMIS, and evacuation plans and the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia. Other related duties as assigned. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry – Request for a Search Form. Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit local 3876 will be considered first. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted. At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs. To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [email protected] or (902) 538-4600 (ext.7752). All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

What you’ll do

The janitor is responsible for performing daily cleaning tasks, floor maintenance, and snow removal to ensure the school premises are clean and safe. Additionally, they must manage supplies, report facility damage, and secure the building by locking doors and activating security systems.

Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of performing janitorial duties and possess knowledge of modern cleaning practices. Applicants are also required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry search form.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Windows · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Janitorial services
• Cleaning methods
• Safety hazard recognition
• Floor care
• Stripping
• Sealing
• Waxing
• Burnishing
• Snow control
• Ice control
• Waste management
• Security system operation
• WHMIS compliance
• Occupational health and safety
• Snow Removal
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Facility Management
• Waste Management
• Operations
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Security Systems
• Search Form

Job areas

• Trades
• Education
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Janitor
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners