Custodian
Job No:
99041
Location:
Vancouver, BC
- Do you have a BSW certification and can you operate heavy machinery?
- Join St. George's School - one of the leading independent day and boarding schools for boys.
- Receive attractive salary and great benefits, including health benefits, financial support for professional development and wellness programs!
About St. George's School
Founded in 1930, St. George's School is one of the leading independent day and boarding schools for boys from Grades 1 through 12. St. George's School is a world-class boys' university preparatory school with students from over 20 countries worldwide.
With two campuses, the school offers its 1,150 students one of the most comprehensive and demanding university preparatory programs in the country. The school’s mission “We Build Fine Young Men” helps to guide the committed teaching staff at St. George towards consistently ensuring students are well-rounded by offering a curriculum that includes over 150 academic, athletic, and club electives between Grades 1 and 12.
In addition to our classrooms, the school is fully equipped with playing fields, a theatre, gymnasiums, libraries, and dining halls to meet all of the students’ needs. At St. George’s, you will have the opportunity to help boys find their passions, to pursue personal and academic excellence, and develop character with particular emphasis on values such as empathy, humility, integrity, respect, responsibility, and resilience.
These values are carried through to our employees, and St. George's school has been nominated as one of BC's Top Employers for seven consecutive years. For more information about us, visit our website.
About the Opportunity
St. George’s School is actively seeking two Custodians to join our maintenance team in Vancouver, BC. One position is for a full-time position with hours of 3 pm to 11.30pm Monday through Friday. The second position is for shift work of 32 hours a week, days and times TBD.
Reporting to the Custodial Night Supervisor and Head of Buildings, you will become part of an effective and cohesive team of maintenance and custodial professionals.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Adhering to guidelines and policies relating to maintenance and custodial use and management.
- Cleaning and general upkeep of the School facilities.
- General garbage pickup.
- Assisting with office relocations as required.
- Assisting with the setup for both internal and external functions (i.e. meetings, receptions, annual Fair, etc).
- Adhering to Works Safe BC standards.
- Helps support the maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Other duties as required by the maintenance team.
In order to qualify for this role, you will have successfully completed a BSW certification through a recognized school, know how to operate heavy machinery (i.e floor polishers, etc.) and have some previous experience working in either an academic or hospitality environment.
Our ideal candidate will also possess the following:
- Some knowledge of WHMIS practices.
- A high level of physical energy.
- The ability to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail.
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- The ability to work well under pressure.
You will be a great fit for our team if you are a positive and energetic team player with demonstratable professionalism. Self-aware and self-motivated, you can easily work independently and as a part of a team.
Please note you must also be able to lift 50bs and have a valid Class 5 or higher BC Driver’s License.
Most importantly, you will consistently reflect and emulate our six core values: empathy, humility, integrity, respect, resilience, responsibility.
Why Work at St. George's?
Working at St. George's School is more than a job, it's a career.
For your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary and extensive range of benefits, including:
- Life and disability insurance
- Medical, health, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee and family assistance program
- Maternity/paternity program
- BC Medical Services Plan (100% employer paid)
- 3 weeks vacation
- A defined contribution pension program with an employee/employer match
- A staff personal day
That's not all. You will also be able to participate in staff wellness programs, including onsite health practitioners, fitness facilities (pool and tennis courts), and staff yoga. In addition, you will also have access to the meal program, financial support for the professional development program and subsidized Translink passes!
If you are a team player with a professional demeanor and great work ethic, we want to speak with you today. Apply now!