Assistant Manager of Custodial Services

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

THE ORGANIZATION KAMLOOPS-THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Located in the stunning surroundings of BCs interior the Kamloops-Thompson School District serves approximately 16000 students including 2700 students of Indigenous ancestry in 49 schools. Our District is dedicated to creating a safe caring and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of the diversity of their entire learning community. With an annual budget of approximately $251 million and nearly 3000 employees our District offers a variety of enhancement programs including : French Immersion International Baccalaureate Montessori sports academies trades programs a K-12 fine arts school and an elementary science and technology school across 35 elementary schools 10 secondary schools one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school one alternate education program one continuing education program and one Provincial Online Learning school.

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is located on the territory of the Secwépemc Nation and serves seven local bands and the Métis Nation in a large geographical area. The District extends to Pinantan Lake Heffley Creek Sun Peaks Barriere Clearwater Vavenby and Blue River to the north Logan Lake to the south Savona to the west and Chase and Westwold to the east.

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THE OPPORTUNITY ASSISTANT MANAGER OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Reporting to the Manager of Custodial Services the Assistant Manager of Custodial Services will be responsible for the supervision of all custodial staff engaged in the cleaning of school district facilities. Some of the typical duties include developing work schedules staffing and staff assignments to meet changing requirements. The incumbent has moved to a new role in the District creating this vacancy.

As a member of the School District No. 73 Management team you will be an approachable and collaborative leader with a can- do attitude a focus on client services and effective resources utilization and a desire to help create a healthy and safe learning working environment for all students and staff in the school district. The successful applicant will possess superb people skills the ability to communicate effectively diplomatically and tactfully both orally and in writing and the willingness to recognize appreciate and promote the abilities skills and dedication of the people that make up the custodial crews in order to create a positive working situation for those crews for facilities the operations department the school district and the communities it serves.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary hours of work will be afternoon and evening shifts. At least two shifts per week will be from 3 : 00 pm to 11 : 00 pm to conduct later site visits. Visit at least one school per day to connect with custodians to address any concerns or share information.
• This position will be required to be on-call for emergencies on a rotating basis and will also coordinate with staff involved with facilities bookings and the Booking clerk.
• Provide input to the Manager of Custodial Services on methods to be used and standards of performance to be met by custodians working in various locations and under varying conditions.
• Provide input to the Manager of Custodial Services and HR towards recruitment and selection of custodial staff.
• Train custodians to use correct work methods through the preparation of instruction manuals and demonstration.
• Conduct custodial performance assessment and liaise with the Manager of Custodial Services and HR regarding performance and disciplinary matters.
• Oversee assigning and directing of work projects.
• Assist with annual vacation and other time off requests.
• Conduct coaching and discipline meetings as required.
• Monitor frequently the performance and methods used and maintain statistical records designed to highlight areas where total effectiveness can be improved.
• Assist with the custodial supply budget and order receive store and issue consumable supplies used in custodial work establish re-order levels and monitor rate of consumption.
• Assist with the staff replacement budget by establishing work priorities and assigning staffing levels.
• Maintain contact with school administrators regarding concerns with custodial services.
• Assist in the supervision of custodial staff in the absence of the Manager of Custodial Services.
• Establish and maintain safe work practices and adhere to proper work procedures and follow established WorkSafeBC regulations through the Districts Health and Safety committee.
• Inspect the work of the custodial staff and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions or areas requiring maintenance.
• Inspect and confirm SDS information accurately reflects the chemicals used on site.

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $83247 - $104059 plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package.

TO APPLY

To apply please send your cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references in a single PDF to By submitting your three professional references you agree that all references will be received in confidence and therefore will not be shared with you except in summary form with no reference to the party supplying the information.

This posting will remain open until 12 : 00 pm on January 6 2026.

The District appreciates the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s) regardless of the gender age sexual orientation religion racial origin marital status and / or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick ().

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Electro Mechanical,Instrument Maintenance,Adobe Dreamweaver,Document Control Management,E-Commerce

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 83247 - 104059