Caretaker - Divisional Crew -MT

Overview

CARETAKER 1 - Divisional Crew

HOURS: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday (various shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.)

START DATE: As soon as possible

SUPERVISOR’S

TITLE:

Custodial Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Operations Department

165 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg MB R3Y 1G4

Position Description

BASIC FUNCTION: The Caretaker 1 is responsible to the Head Caretaker for the routine maintenance and operation of the school’s physical facilities. The Caretaker 1 is assigned to a location on a temporary basis for the purpose of mentoring higher skills from the Head Caretaker.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP: The Caretaker 1 reports to the Head Caretaker of the school. In the absence of the Head Caretaker, the Caretaker 1 takes charge of the physical plant and follows the direction of the Principal.

Education

• Minimum education level of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved building operations and power engineering course is desirable.
• A valid 5th Class Power Engineers’ Certificate from the Province of Manitoba.

Experience

• Two years of successful experience in building operations work; including the use of web-based work ordering, e-mail and the use of computer software for personal productivity.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to give leadership to caretaking staff in an organized and effective manner.
• Reading, writing and verbal skills in English are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to work either day or afternoon shifts and respond to emergency calls evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Must have good general fitness to fulfill the representative duties of a Head Caretaker for the required shift.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 20 kg (45 lbs) and carry this weight 20 m (60 ft).

Maintains Cleanliness of the Facility

• Cleans assigned area according to identified procedures including sweeping, damp mopping, vacuuming, dusting and sanitizing to help ensure an attractive facility.
• Vacuums furniture, drapes, rugs and carpets and steam cleans as directed.
• Dust and/or damp wipe furniture, desks and window sills that are free of classroom material as well as woodwork, handrails, ledges, chalk rails and equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains, shower stalls, washroom fixtures and dispensers. Refill washroom dispensers as required.
• Cleans chalkboard brushes and chalk rails as required and ensure chalkboards are thoroughly cleaned at least once a year.
• Empties pencil sharpeners, waste paper baskets and other garbage containers. Disposes of garbage daily into an external container in compliance with local laws and procedures.
• Removes graffiti as soon as possible.
• Cleans mirrors, windows and other internal glass surfaces.
• Cleans light fixtures and replaces or cleans light bulbs as required.
• Strips, scrubs, spray buffs and applies finish to floors as required. Ensures floors are clean, attractive and properly maintained.
• Provides a written report to the Head Caretaker when necessary, identifying items that require immediate attention.

Maintains Equipment and Supplies

• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment after each use, including but not limited to mops, vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, floor machines, etc. Reports all malfunctions to the Head Caretaker.
• Maintains adequate quantities of custodial supplies in the assigned closet and requests additional supplies from the Head Caretaker.

Performs General Maintenance and Repairs

• Supports the Head Caretaker with routine and general maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, domestic water and sewer systems. Performs checks, maintenance and repairs and provides assistance to trades or other service personnel as required.
• Checks and services HVAC units and equipment on a routine basis (change belts, filters, grease bearings, adjust thermostats, time clocks, etc.).
• Performs assigned maintenance to walls, floors, ceilings, doors, lockers and hardware as required.
• Repairs and/or assembles furniture and equipment within the limits of ability. May file reports and/or submit maintenance requests while substituting for the Head Caretaker.
• Maintains a log book and…