À propos de ce poste C26008 - Temporary Caretaker - General Stewart Elementary (20hrs/wk) chez Lethbridge School Division
Lethbridge School Division is accepting applications for one Temporary Caretaking positions.
The Caretaker is responsible for completing cleaning duties and responsibilities to a high standard within the school. The Caretaker is responsible to the Head Caretaker or designate. The Caretaker must be able to communicate and interact positively with students, co-workers, and school administration to ensure all needs are addressed at the school site. A Caretaker can make minor adjustments to the building, equipment and furniture. They will work the evening shift during the school term, however day shift is required periodically (rotation shift/non instructional days). Caretakers must be able to work unsupervised for long periods of time. Caretaker work demands good health in order to fulfill the physical demands, e.g., lifting chairs, filing cabinets, furniture, boxes of materials, cleaning equipment and climbing stairs/ladders. The daily work routine involves the use of various chemicals.
The school is used by the community after school and into the evening, requiring all staff to be aware of the demand and needs of all the user groups. Candidates must be team players within both the caretaking and whole school staff and be able to relate to students.
Typical duties of a Caretaker include but are not limited to:
- Cleaning thoroughly all washrooms, fixtures, partitions, and shower areas
- Washing of all desks, counters, doors, windows, etc.
- All dusting in the school
- Mopping, vacuuming, and waxing of floors
- Securing of Division buildings
- Preventative maintenance, lock downs, fire drills, and changing lights
- Snow and ice removal from walkways
Available Positions:
- General Stewart Elementary School - 1 Position:
- Hours: 4 hours per day/20 hours per week - Commencing immediately until June 25, 2027
*Note: you may be reassigned to other locations based on Division needs.
This position is part of the Education Centre/Victoria Park Caretaking team and as such, will participate in shift rotations, cleaning schedules for staff shortages, and non-instructional days.
**In addition to shift rotation requirements, during non-instructional times, such as professional learning days and school breaks (winter, February, spring and summer), shifts may change. Caretaking staff are required to be available to work day or evening shifts as scheduled.
Please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.
Requirements
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
- Demonstrated initiative and good judgement
- Ability to build positive relations with staff and students that values a team environment
- Capable of working with minimum supervision
- Organize work and make adjustments to daily routine, as conditions require
- Capable of performing routine and repetitive tasks on a daily basis
- Ability to promote and maintain effective working relations with the public, co-workers, school staff, and Division officials
- Display a good working knowledge of all chemicals/procedures used by caretaking staff
Fitness and Abilities
- Able to stand or walk for extended periods
- Able to lift and carry up to 22 kg independently and 22-31.5 kg with assistance
- Able to work in a highly active physical environment
- Able to work with a variety of chemicals
- Must be physically capable of performing heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions
Assets
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid ABSA 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate or equivalent
For the full Caretaker job description, please click HERE.
Conditions of Employment
In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide:
- A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
- A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
- Proof of photo identification, may be a valid driver’s licence, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
- Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee’s legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.
Benefits
Lethbridge School Division prides itself on supporting and promoting the wellness of our employees through our diverse benefit plan for you and your family to access. Some of the amazing benefits included are:
- 100% employer paid premiums for health and dental care.
- Health Spending Account (HSA)/Wellness Spending Account (WSA).
- Free 24/7 access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). This includes but is not limited to:
- Lifestyle and specialty counselling (Health, Life Balance and Career).
- Competitive retirement plan.
- Discount at a variety of local fitness facilities within Lethbridge.
- Certificate allowances.
- Yearly clothing allowance.
This is a purposeful and rewarding career that helps make a difference in students lives!
Current rate per hour $26.38
