EarthCARE Program Chief Custodian Involvement

Here are some of the ways that our Chief Custodians are involved with the daily implementation of the Board's EarthCARE program.

• Initiate start up and be involved in subsequent EarthCARE team meetings
• Support and receive training for EarthCARE program
• Help educate custodial staff teachers and students to be more energy and environmentally efficient
• Thank the staff and students for their helpfulness and involvement
• Help increase school wide awareness of and participation in EarthCARE Program
• Ensure there are sufficient recycling containers (black & blue) in each room
• Ensure there recycling containers are kept clean
• Order clear recycle bags and containers as needed
• Ensure recycling collector bins are in the hallways each week for the recycling team
• Empty the recycle bins on designated days
• Break down cardboard boxes and recycle on a daily basis
• Collect and recycle pizza boxes each week (if school has pizza program)
• E-mail for additional recycling bin pick ups when necessary
• Help EarthCARE team with all audits
• Keep building mechanical equipment well maintained for optimum efficiency
• Submit and follow up on work orders to help keep toilets and trap, taps and valves from leaking
• Be aware of energy consumption and properly operate building automation systems to maintain highest level of efficiency
• Keep weather stripping on exterior doors and vestibule doors closed and in good working condition
• Recognise energy waste and cost recovery projects (light sensors in gyms, libraries, computer labs along with waste water air conditioning units, etc)
• Work with Design and Construction Services and Ameresco Canada in conjunction with their Principal and Area Supervisor to have building and mechanical upgrades performed regularly (e.g., air handing units with supply air as opposed to exhaust only - outside lighting time clocks changed to sensor style or operated through building automation systems, etc.)