Head Caretaker

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Pembina Trails School Division is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

HOURS:

8 hour shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;
Monday to Friday

START DATE:

As soon as possible

SUPERVISOR’S

TITLE:

Operations Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:
Facilities & Operations Department

165 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, Mb, R3Y 1G4

BASIC FUNCTION:
The Head Caretaker is responsible for the routine maintenance and operation of the school’s physical facilities and assists the school administration with the daily physical operation of the school.

The Head Caretaker reports to the Operations Supervisor. In the daily operation of the school, the Head Caretaker accepts direction from the Principal of the school. The Head Caretaker is responsible for the cleaning staff assigned to the school.

• 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.

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.

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

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

• Maintains routine communication with the Principal and Operations Supervisor in regards to reporting on the progress of maintenance work orders, cleaning of the school, school use by permit groups and effective planning for the overall operation of the building.
• Reports any thefts, break-ins, vandalism or abuse of the school and property to the Principal and the Director of Facilities.
• Communicates to the Principal and/or the Operations Supervisor the concerns of the caretaking staff.

• Inspects the facility to ensure overall care of the building, safety and comfort for all occupants.
• Checks HVAC systems to ensure normal and safe operation. Makes adjustments as necessary and reports malfunctions to the Utilities Supervisor.
• Inspects the building and grounds including play structures to identify any hazardous conditions and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Ensures entrances and emergency exit routes are kept clean and clear of debris and/or snow.
• Regularly checks fire extinguishers, hoses, emergency lighting and alarms, and reports deficiencies immediately to the Utilities Supervisor.
• Assists during emergency evacuations and other emergency situations.
• Ensures that security procedures are followed at the close of the shift. Including checking of all doors, windows, security lighting and the activation of intruder alarm systems.

• Performs such cleaning activities as may be required to ensure all areas of the facility are properly cleaned and functional throughout the school day.
• Cleans all…