Wellington Catholic District School Board

Staff Caretaker

Guelph, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$27.67 / hour

Applications are currently unavailable for this posting.

Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Clean school areas and perform grounds work, snow and ice removal, minor repairs, and garbage handling. Secure the buildings, report maintenance issues, assist community-use groups, and respond to alarms and emergencies while on shift.

Job details

The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details. Job Posting 26-175 100% Permanent - STAFF CARETAKER Location: Holy Rosary 6 hrs daily / St John Guelph 2 hrs daily Start Date: TBD Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week Shift: Afternoon Shift 3:30pm – 11:30pm Starting Rate: $26.82 per hour* Additional $0.85/hr shift premium applies on afternoon shift Responsibilities And Duties Under the direction of the Caretaker-in-charge, the Staff Caretaker will be responsible for: Cleaning all areas of the school building on a daily basis, as well as clearing ice and snow, performing minor repairs and grounds work, handling garbage, securing the building, reporting maintenance issues, interaction with Community Use groups as required, handling alarm and emergency situations while on shift, and other duties as assigned by the Caretaker-in-Charge. Required Qualifications And Experience A grade 12 Secondary School diploma, or equivalent A thorough understanding of both the Health and Safety Regulations and the W.H.I.M.S. Program Excellent Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Knowledge of computer applications as required by the position Ability to operate the school’s computerized HVAC system Good eye/hand coordination to safely operate equipment and small tools Previous related experience Practical hands on knowledge of caretaking duties in an institutional environment is an asset Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply. POSTING DATE: TUESDAY October 13, 2026 CLOSING DATE: MONDAY October 19, 2026 at 4:00pm. Applications received after this date will be reviewed only as needed, until the position is filled. Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A Grade 12 secondary school diploma or equivalent is required, along with knowledge of health and safety regulations and WHMIS. Applicants need strong communication skills, relevant computer and computerized HVAC system abilities, good eye-hand coordination, and previous related experience; practical institutional caretaking experience is an asset.