Caretaker II - Temporary; FTE

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!

Who we are and what we value:

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan, and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic, and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal:
Student Success & Well-being.

The Parkland School Division currently has a Temporary Part-time (0.50 FTE)
Caretaker II position available at Memorial Composite High School in Stony Plain, Alberta.

A Caretaker II is a detail-oriented individual who is focused on the cleanliness of the school/location, including internal and external areas. Ensuring the premises are clean, tidy, and prepared for the students, staff, and general public is essential.

• Report to the Supervisor of Environmental Services
• Work under the guidance of the Head Caretaker, where applicable.
• Work independently and as part of the school community
• Work with the assigned duties by the Principal on an as-needed basis

• Completion of all custodial duties, including the following:
• Cleaning classrooms and hallways by wet- and dry-mopping. May use an auto-scrubber.
• Disinfect desk tops and major touch points (door handles, light switches, etc.).
• Empty trash, replace liner, and wash container as needed.
• Dust flat and vertical surfaces, clean glass, and spot clean walls.
• Remove and replace furniture from classrooms in order to do cleaning.
• Burnishing hallways and classrooms using a burnisher on a scheduled basis.
• Stripping and scrubbing floors using a swing buffing machine.
• Recoating floors.
• Vacuuming carpets.
• Replacing lights as required.
• Completing security checks on the building’s exterior doors and windows.
• Sanitizing washrooms daily. Replace soap and toilet tissue as required.
• Placing garbage in dumpsters.
• Removing snow from all perimeter sidewalks and entry areas using shovels, brooms, or powered snow removal equipment.
• De-icing walk areas as required.
• Maintaining equipment in a clean, safe, operating condition.
• Conducting perimeter checks to ensure the exterior building site and playground area are safe and vandal-free on a daily basis.
• Attending to emergencies when necessary.
• Attending safety meetings.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head Caretaker.

• Cleaning out lockers, washing and disinfecting as required.
• Cleaning windows inside and out.
• Cleaning light fixtures and diffusers.
• Scrubbing walls, cleaning grout for ceramic tile and ceilings in some areas.
• Moving furniture to prepare for floor cleaning.
• Stripping and recoating floors.
• Burnishing and polishing floors.
• Cleaning desks, inside and out.
• Cleaning baseboards and the edge of floors.
• Moving desks and tables for examination purposes at least twice per year.
• Ability to work flexible hours/schedule during holiday periods and annual cleaning schedules.
• Skilled in the use of a variety of equipment: vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, polishers, wet vacuums, and other related equipment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work for self and seek help when needed.
• Provide support when necessary to the Head Caretaker to prepare for the summer cleaning schedule.
• Will also be responsible for snow removal in the winter.
• Help with the relocation of furniture…