Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!
Who we are and what we value:
Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.
Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal: Student Success & Well-being.
The Parkland School Division currently has a Permanent Part-Time (0.875 FTE) Caretaker II position available at Westview School, in Stony Plain, Alberta.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

a) Education:
i) High School Diploma
ii) WHMIS Certificate an asset
iii) First Aid/CPR Certificate an asset
iv) Building Service Work Certificate an asset
b) Experience:
i) 1 - 2 years of related experience.
ii) Experience with Microsoft Word, Email and Internet Computer Applications are required
Equivalencies 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.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

How to Apply:

Applying 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:

• Click the position title of the job that you wish to apply to and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘APPLY’.
• Jobs that you have applied to will appear under the ‘Jobs Applied To’ tab 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 Education
Phone: 1-877-900-5627
Email: info@applytoeducation.com
Hours: 5:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

FUNCTION AND PURPOSE OF POSITION

A 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.

SERVICE 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 needed

OTHER DUTIES

• The successful candidate will be expected to work during the day on all non-instructional days