Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Competition Info

Competition Close Date:
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Calendar: 12 month

Salary: $23.56 per hour

Weekly

Hours:

15

Facilities - Caretaking includes all cleaning and facility operation positions that work in schools and administrative buildings.

Please note:

On regular school days the shift starts at 3:30 PM. When school isn't in session (Winter, Spring and Summer break as well as Professional Development days) the shift changes to days, starting between 7 and 8 AM. These hours are fixed and unable to be adjusted.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform effective and efficient light cleaning duties and services that optimize the quality of the teaching and learning environment.

Accountability:

This position is accountable for:

Maintaining a productive balance between quality and quantity of work while being flexible to make changes in work procedures. This position must prioritize work and solve problems in a collaborative manner.

Communicating effectively as well as for demonstrating teamwork to contribute towards and maintain positive work relationships.

Performing all duties in accordance with CBE and legislative safety practices and procedures at all times to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of team members, staff and students.

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, performs light cleaning/custodial duties such as cleaning enamel, sweeping and damp mopping washrooms, entrance ways, hallways and classrooms in assigned areas, emptying garbage, vacuuming of carpet areas, washing furniture, cleaning glass, washing walls general dusting and operating powered equipment within assigned areas within the school.

Maybe required to perform general security checks and secure the building.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High school diploma preferred

Six months related experience

An equivalent combination of directly related education and directly related experience may be considered.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

Understanding of basic cleaning techniques and processes

Self-motivated individual able to work with minimum supervision

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Ability to understand and speak in English. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.

Reliability and dependability/ personal integrity and trustworthiness

Demonstrated customer service orientation

Ability to lift between 4 and 9 kilograms (approximately 10 to 20 pounds) on a frequent basis

Physically able to complete all demands and responsibilities of this position

Personal suitability.

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.