Custodians (Temporary to Permanent)

Custodian

Location: London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 84,000 students and employs nearly 14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day! 

What we offer:

Competitive wages
On-going training and professional development
Valuable work experience
Room for advancement
Team environment
Opportunity for permanent employment with benefits and an excellent pension plan

Custodians (Temporary to Permanent)

We are looking for Facility Services Team Members focussed on customer service and student success. If you enjoy working as part of a team, this is your opportunity to begin your career and be part of the Thames Valley learning community which inspires innovation, embraces diversity, and celebrates achievement – a strong foundation for all students.  This position begins as temporary and is intended to lead to permanent for those individuals who excel in their roles.

 Custodians are responsible for the safe and efficient cleaning and preventative maintenance of school facilities and grounds. Experience and knowledge of mechanical and building operations is an asset, however, training is provided.  Facility Services is a department focussed on providing a clean and safe environment for students, employee wellness and success, and customer service.  We provide ongoing training as well as professional development.  This position offers room for growth and advancement within the organization. The ability to understand and respond to the needs of diverse school communities is a requirement of this position. Successful candidates will be required to carry out both verbal and written instructions.

Temporary Custodians have the opportunity to work in a variety of locations and gain valuable experience, and may be scheduled to work at any of our school sites in London, Elgin Middlesex and Oxford Counties. Currently there is a high need within our Oxford County sites. The ability to travel and work on an on-call basis, are requirements for this position. Hours of work may vary but are not limited to 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. When school is not in session daytime hours are a possibility.

Qualifications: Proof of a secondary school graduation or equivalent is required. Applications without this confirmation will not be considered.

**Candidates must pass a basic skills assessment prior to being considered for an interview

Rate of Pay: $24.04 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Application Deadline: 2024 April 02

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons and pre-employment medical screening tests.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).


The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

D. MacDonald, Staffing Specialist

Previous related work experience is an asset.