Caretaker II (0.5 FTE Temporary) - Jobs in Woodhaven, BC

Job Description

VisionOur students possess the confidence, resilience, insight and skills required to thrive in and positively impact the world.MissionWe assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success.Foundational Statements:Our Ultimate Goal is Student Success and Well-being.We therefore value:

• Learning opportunities that are:
• purposeful,
• essential,
• relevant,
• authentic, and
• responsive;
• Excellence in achievement;
• Trustworthy, respectful relationships; and
• Resilience with self-awareness.

We attend to these Priorities:

• Inspired Exploration
• Connected Community
• Confident Resilience
• Meaningful Engagement
• Wellness Culture
• Resource Stewardship

The Parkland School Division currently has a Temporary Part-time (0.5 FTE) Caretaker II position available at Woodhaven Middle School in Spruce Grove, Alberta. As a temporary position, you would not be eligible for benefits or most leave entitlements (will accrue vacation).The successful candidate will be expected to work during the day on all non-instructional days. This would include all PD days, Fall Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break and Summer Break.Function and Purpose of PositionA Caretaker II is a detailed-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.Caretaker II’s may:• Reports to the Supervisor of Environmental Services• Works under the guidance of the Head Caretaker, where applicable.• Works independently and as part of the school community• Works with assigned duties by Principal on an as needed basisService Responsibilities• 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.• Removing and replacing furniture from classrooms in order to do cleaning.• Burnishing hallways and classrooms using a burnisher on a scheduled basis.• Stripping and scrubbing floors using 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. Replacing 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.Additional seasonal cleaning and rotational duties include the following:• 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 Head Caretaker to prepare for summer cleaning schedule.• Will also be responsible for snow removal in the winter.• Help with the relocation of furniture and equipment as requested by the Principal and Head Caretaker, as neededOccupational Health and Safety & Safe Work Practices• Knowledgeable in PSDs safety procedures and training to carry out the assigned duties safely• Report any near misses or accidents immediately to the Supervisor of Environmental Services• Able to identify any hazards involved in the assigned task, detail the controls that must be put in place and articulates the specific practices to be followed to minimize the possibility of accidents and injury• Monitoring the physical condition of equipment, tools and machinery and taking necessary precautions to correct as needed• Comply with Occupation Health and Safety standards and practices• Working Alone• WHMIS CertificationCommunication and Relationships• Interactions with management, colleagues, students and the public in a school setting• Responds to client concerns in a fast and efficient manner.• Establishes and maintains professional working relationshipPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Task specific PPE is required• Clothing must be appropriate for assigned task i.e. no torn or ragged clothing• Other additional PPE may include footwear, gloves, etc.Other Duties• The successful candidate will be expected to work during the day on all non-instructional daysEducation and Experiencea) Education:i) High School Diplomaii) WHMIS Certificate an assetiii) First Aid/CPR Certificate an assetiv) Building Service Work Certificate an assetb) Experience:i) 1 - 2 years of related experience.ii) Experience with Microsoft Word, Email and Internet Computer Applications are requiredEquivalencies will be considered.Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes• Good oral and written communication skills• Good interpersonal skills• Good health and physical fitness• The ability to take direction and work independently• Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination• The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working around children/group of children/school setting.Decision MakingA Caretaker II is responsible to make decision directly relating to the tasks of their position and under the guidance of the Head Caretaker. Safety of students, staff and the general public are always required when completing tasks within the school environment.Working with Others• Respectfully accepts feedback from various external and internal clients• Works efficiently to prioritize workload and adapts to shifting workloads when necessary.Physical DemandsThe Caretaker II will be required to routinely lift items weighting up to 20 lbs. Sometimes, heavier lifting may be required.• Ability to climb stairs/ladders frequently to varying heights• Ability to perform medium physical work; regularly• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment• Repetitive and strenuous workWorking Conditions• Working Alone• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor weather conditionsThe scheduled hours to be worked will be determined by each specific position.Additional InformationCaretaker II must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, teachers and other staff.Hours of Work: 20 hours /week (Monday - Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM)Pay Rate: $23.50 per hourThis position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check.This position is covered by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 955 Collective Agreement.ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.Applying to a job is a two-step process. First you must register and create a portfolio, then you must apply to the job posting by following the steps below:Internal Employees: View and apply to job postings through the Job Postings tab and then click Search Jobs. Please ensure to turn the "Display internal/occasional postings" ON to view internal postings.External applicants: View and apply to job postings through the Job Postings tab and then click Search JobsClick onto the position title of the job that you wish to apply to and then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click APPLYJobs that you have applied to will appear under the ‘Job Application Log’ in the Job Postings section, you will also receive a confirmation email.For technical support while applying to a position online, please contact our service provider for assistance:Apply to EducationPhone: 1-877-900-5627Email: info@applytoeducation.comHours: 5:30am-5:00pm, Monday through FridayQuick Apply

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