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Salary About Qualicum School District
Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.
Qualicum School District is currently recruiting for a Spare Maintenance Worker / Custodian onFalse Bay (Lasqueti Island). The successful applicant must reside on Lasqueti Island.
JOB TITLE: Custodian
JOB FUNCTION:
An employee in this classification ensures that students and staff are provided with a clean, safe and
secure environment in which to learn and work.
REPORTING TO:
Director of Operations or designate.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Carries out the assigned custodial responsibilities in accordance with the established routines safety
protocols and procedures.
2. Maintains the security and order of the facility, including arming the building’s security system at
the end of the shift.
3. Provides access for approved community groups.
4. Moves furniture within buildings as required for various activities as assigned by the supervisor.
5. Performs minor maintenance and repairs, e.g., soap and towel dispensers, light bulb replacements
and equipment.
6. Reports items for work order submissions to the site administrator or the Custodial Foreperson.
7. Maintains an adequate inventory of custodial supplies at the site.
8. Performs other assigned job-related duties within this classification.
REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Grade 10 or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of, or willingness to obtain a Certified Building Service Worker Level 1 at a
recognized institution within six months.
3. Minimum of six months related experience.
4. Demonstrated ability to perform and learn manual tasks, including the lifting of medium heavy
loads, working overhead and working on a ladder.
5. Good interpersonal, oral and written skills.
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and public.
8. Note: Positions requiring a Class 5 BC Driver’s License will be so designated.
JOB TITLE:Maintenance Worker /False Bay
JOB FUNCTION:
An employee in this classification is responsible for the routine maintenance of the generator
plant and school facilities at False Bay School to ensure that full use can be made of the school
facilities at all times.
REPORTING TO:
Director of Operations or designate.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Conducts daily inspection of the electrical generating system and battery back-up system.
2. Performs routine maintenance on school facilities that does not require a trades
certification.
3. Maintains the electrical generating system on an ongoing basis including the delivery of any
fuel required.
4. Maintains the grounds, playground and its equipment to the standards set by the School
District.
5. Maintains effective communication with the general public, including contractors and
service providers and school district staff.
6. Ensures that work orders are raised for all work performed and files them with Operations
and Maintenance.
7. Consults with certified trades persons.
8. Acts as shipper/receiver when required.
9. Performs other job-related duties.
REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. A minimum of six months experience maintaining electrical generating systems.
3. A B.C. Driver’s Licence, Class 5.
4. Valid First Aid Certificate.
5. Ability to work effectively with staff.
6. A broad base of skills and experience that relate to facility maintenance.
PLEASE PROVIDE 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Make a Future / School District 69 (Qualicum)
Please note to submit your application to the actual job posting you must click onto the job posting, then click the “APPLY” button.
For further information please contact Amanda Kramer, Human Resources Administrative Assistant at 250 954 4677 or akramer@sd69.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
