SS2026-48: Custodian

Job summary

Perform a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in and around the assigned school facility. Follow established procedures in the Custodians Manual and report to the Head Custodian.

Job details

POSTED: September 29, 2026 CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, October 6, 2026 COMPETITION # SS2026-48 CUSTODIAN Temporary Bowen Island Community School Approximately 3 months (with potential extension) Effective immediately until the return of the incumbent 37.5 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Salary starts at $26.02 at Step 1 plus 16% in lieu of benefits Why West Vancouver Schools? West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community, and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization. Summary Of Duties Reporting to the Head Custodian, the Custodian is responsible for the performance of a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks, in and around the assigned facility, in accordance with established procedures, as set out in the Custodians Manual. The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: . Required Qualifications And Experience Grade 12 Graduation Building Service Worker Certificate Valid BC Driver's License Fire Safety Course Self-starter with ability to organize daily tasks and work independently and as a member of a team Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions Good interpersonal and communication (oral) skills Physical ability to perform the assigned duties (including climbing ladders and scaffolds) OR an equivalent combination of training and experience Desirable Qualifications And Experience Certification as Building Service Worker (Division I, III, IV) by Canadian Building Servicing Association Previous experience in the maintenance of commercial or school buildings Basic Computer Skills (e-mail) Building Service Management Course Training in building trades Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on for more details on the application process. West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at . We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.

What you’ll do

Perform a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in and around the assigned school facility. Follow established procedures in the Custodians Manual and report to the Head Custodian.

Requirements

Required qualifications include Grade 12 graduation, a Building Service Worker Certificate, a valid BC driver's license, and a Fire Safety Course. Candidates must be able to organize tasks, work independently and as part of a team, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and perform the physical duties; equivalent training and experience may be accepted.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Task Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• email · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cleaning
• Minor Maintenance
• Task Organization
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• Following Verbal Instructions
• Following Written Instructions
• Interpersonal Communication
• Oral Communication
• Physical Stamina
• Ladder and Scaffold Use
• Basic Computer Skills
• Email

Job areas

• Trades
• Education
• Security & Safety

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