Custodian

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Custodian

Term: Permanent Part-Time, 11-month position, September to July (inclusive)

Department: Standing Stone School

Division: Life Long Learning

Salary: $22.04 per hour

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Posting Date: July 8, 2026

Closing Date: July 22, 2026, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment at Standing Stone School, an FDK to Grade 6 elementary school within Oneida Nation of the Thames.

This position ensures the ongoing cleanliness, safety, and security of school facilities to support a healthy and welcoming learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The Custodian performs daily cleaning and maintenance of classrooms, hallways, offices, washrooms, and common areas, as well as waste removal, floor care, surface disinfection, and replenishing supplies. The role also includes basic maintenance duties and ensuring custodial areas remain organized and properly stocked.

In addition, the Custodian is responsible for securing the building, including locking doors, setting alarms, and reporting safety concerns. The position also supports school events through setup and cleanup and assists with moving and organizing supplies as needed.

EDUCATION:

1. Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous employment experience in a custodial capacity.
2. Must be able to perform the essential physical duties of the position which may include lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stairs/ladder climbing, and operating motorized equipment.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
2. Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Please submit all mandatory documents electronically to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca or 2212-A Elm Avenue, Southwold, Ontario, N0L 2G0.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• We thank all those for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames gives hiring preference to qualified First Nation applicants, with first preference to qualified Oneida Nation of the Thames members. Applicants wishing to be considered under this preference are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames is guided by Skʌnʌ́ Teyukwalihwayenawakhuti “We will work together in peace” and is committed to supporting the preservation and use of the Oneida language and cultural practices.
• Oneida Nation of the Thames is committed to workplace diversity and will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. To request accommodations, please contact Human Resources at hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca. 

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.