Part-time Caretaker

The Caretaker position is posted for Grenfell Elementary Community School in Grenfell, offering grade PreK‑6. The role is permanent, part‑time, commencing ASAP.

Under the direction of the school administrator and the Caretaking Manager, 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 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 range: $22.46 – $26.27
• 100% employer‑paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work are 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday; exact scheduling to be determined.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Agreement.

• For further details of the position, contact Michael Hallam, Principal of Grenfell Elementary Community School by email  or Caretaking Manager, Kristine Klovansky, by email
• Interested applicants will apply online at  by midnight on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.