Custodian

Job No: MRS15
Location: Maple Ridge

Summary:

Meadowridge is an independent, non-denominational co-educational school offering an IB education for students ages 3 to 17 (JK to 12), in Maple Ridge, B.C. We are accredited by many agencies (provincial, national, and international) and we work rigorously to provide a world class education.  More importantly, we seek to help children reach their potential in an environment of care where they are dignified and treated with kindness.

 Our mission is to “learning to live well with others and for others in a just community”.

 The Opportunity

Our Maintenance Department is recruiting for an enthusiastic individual to fill a year-round position as Custodian. Successful candidates require an understanding of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment and the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products.

As the successful candidate, you will be professional in nature and will have strong communication skills. You are energetic, dedicated to service excellence and enjoy working in a fast paced team environment.

The duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for security of facilities.
  • Locks or unlocks doors, turns lights on/off, generally patrols grounds.
  • Performs general clean up of all school facilities.
  • Sweeps, mops, polishes, refinishes resilient floors, vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas, dumps garbage and recycle bins, performs all cleaning aspects of halls, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, and classrooms as well as washing walls, windows and window coverings.
  • Contacts appropriate maintenance personnel for repairs.
  • Prepares and sets up rooms or spaces for meetings, events, or various other activities and cleans up afterwards.
  • Maintains outside grounds in Winter (removes snow, ice, and debris).
  • Recommends hiring and retention of custodial personnel.
  • Monitors work quality, trains as needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Building Service Worker (BSW) certificate and one year of relevant work experience.
  • Previous custodial experience required.
  • Reliable personal transportation, valid driver’s license.
  • Able to follow verbal directions.
  • Ability to work well alone, or with a partner or team.
  • Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties.
  • Able to assist team members with cleaning duties when needed.
  • Organized and able to follow a schedule.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during daily routine, with ability to stand for long lengths of time.
  • Able to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Working at Meadowridge 

At Meadowridge, you won't just be 'coming to work' each day. You will be building a successful career in an organization that genuinely cares about its employees and their success.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team of a community-driven company, at an exciting time. Furthermore, you will enjoy being part of a working environment that promotes personal and professional growth in an atmosphere of trust, respect, and collaboration. 

Don't miss this opportunity to develop your skills and experience with our growing organization. Apply today! Please submit a cover letter and resume.

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About Meadowridge

Meadowridge is an independent, private, coeducational, secular, International Baccalaureate (IB) school teaching students from Junior Kindergarten (pre-k) to Grade 12, located in British Columbia near Vancouver.