Caretaker - Kate Andrews Learning Center - Part-Time

Permanent Part-Time Caretaker

Location: Kate Andrews Learning Center

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 27, 2026

Assignment: Caretaker

FTE: 0.5 (20 hour/week)

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community.

We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

This permanent part-time position runs from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Mon‑Thur) and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Fri) and school Professional Development days with no break. During Easter, Christmas Reading Week, and Summer, the shift runs from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (no break).

This position includes (but is not limited to) duties such as dusting, damp mopping floors, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms, fixtures and partitions, washing desks, counters and doors, windows, cleaning blackboards and ledges and other related duties as assigned. Some heavy lifting may be required. Pay range is $23.00/hr to $25.00/hr, dependent on experience.

• Comprehensive cost-share benefits through the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 2 years related experience
• Related custodial training
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform all custodial functions
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively operate heating and mechanical systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning products and disinfecting procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively operate and perform minor routine maintenance on all power equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety, fire and security protocols
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe chemical management practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic spill clean‑up procedures for blood spills and minor chemical spills
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and train custodial staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of Division software programs
• Successful Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start date)