Casual Caretaker

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Casual Caretaker position.

Under the direction of the school administrator for all day-to-day operations and the Caretaking Manager for all technical components, the caretaker is responsible for providing a safe, clean and healthy environment for students, staff and the public and overseeing day-to-day building operations, working as part of both the school-specific and Division-wide Facilities teams.

• Proactively and thoroughly complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual cleaning, maintenance routines and grounds work as described in the Caretaker Manual and as required by the Facilities department and/or school-based administrator, meeting established standards.
• Conduct required checks of HVAC equipment, Life Safety Systems (including basic visual checks of fire panels), facilities, grounds and equipment and all required documentation independently and accurately.
• Work cooperatively with the school-based administrator and staff to support school and community events and activities.
• Maintain adequate supplies of cleaning and paper products.
• Carry out daily facility security requirements and respond to security alarms.
• Complete minor maintenance and repairs, both independently and in consultation with Facility Maintenance Technicians, and proactively raise any building related concerns with the school-based administrator and/or Facilities managers.
• Assist in working towards the maximum operational efficiency of the building including power, energy and water consumption.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the school administrator and/or Caretaking Manager.

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining or the completion of:
  • WHMIS training.
  • Fireman’s Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years caretaking experience.
• Knowledge and ability to safely monitor and reset a boiler and associated HVAC system.
• Ability to safely operate floor cleaning, stripping and waxing equipment and outdoor equipment such as snow blowers and lawnmowers.
• Ability to perform basic building maintenance and repair functions.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

• Hourly rate: $
• Optional employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work vary between 3 hours and 8 hours per day on school days.