Head Caretaker - Supervisory 10 FTE

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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 12000 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 & Wellbeing.

The Parkland School Division currently has a Permanent FullTime Head Caretaker Supervisory position available at cole Meridian Heights School in Stony Plain Alberta.

A Head Caretaker is responsible for all caretaking duties of the school facility both internal and external. Ability to priorities and oversee the work of other staff is required. Ensuring the premises are clean tidy and prepared for the students staff and general public is essential.

Head Caretakers may:
Reports to the Supervisor of Environmental Services
Works independently and as part of the school community
Works on assigned duties by Principal on an as needed basis

Service Responsibilities
Fulfill caretaking responsibilities within assigned designated area (including duties listed on Caretaker II job description.
Oversee the work in the school by regular and casual caretaking staff including monitoring work behaviour and performance to report to Supervisor.
Coordinating use of the school overseeing the public use of the facility assisting with set up and proper use of equipment.
Maintaining inventory of caretaking supplies and taking responsibility for ordering and distributing of supplies within the school.
Ensuring that caretaking equipment is properly utilized and maintained.
Conducting regular tours of the facility and grounds inspecting work performed by caretaking personnel.
Assisting with the relocation and setup of furniture for special events as required.
Preparing tracking and maintaining files on employee time sheets work orders accident reports perimeter checks equipment checks fire extinguisher checks and resource binders.
Conducting weekly safety meetings with custodial staff.
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.
Handling emergency situations that arise while on duty.
Checking all doors and windows to make sure the building is secure.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Environmental Services.

Occupational 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
An ability to read and understand labels and instructions particularly on the safe use of chemicals.
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

Communication and Relationship s
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 relationship

Personal 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 noninstructional days

Education and Experience
a) Education:
i) High School Diploma
ii) Working Alone Certificate is an asset
iii) WHMIS Certificate an asset
iv) First Aid/CPR Certificate an asset
v) Building Service Work Certificate an asset

b) Experience:
i) 3 5 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
Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures chemicals products and equipment.
An understanding of the application of cleaning chemicals and products.
An ability to read and understand labels and instructions particularly on the safe use of chemicals.
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 Making
A Head Caretaker is responsible to make decisions directly relating to the tasks of their position and overseeing. Safety of students staff and the general public are always required when completing tasks within the school environment.

Working with Others
R espectfully accepts feedback from various external and internal clients
Works efficiently to prioritize workload and adapts to shifting workloads when necessary.

Physical Demands
The Head Caretaker will be required to routinely lift items weighting up to various weights listed below. Sometimes heavier lifting may be required.

Capacity to lift with both hands from low level to knuckle level with a force of 60 lbs.
Capacity to lift with both hands from 12 inches to waist with a force of 100 lbs.
Capacity to lift with both hands above midchest to head level with a force of 40 lbs.
Capacity to push and move an object with both hands at waist height with a force of 70 lbs.
Capacity to pull and move an object with both hands at elbow height with a force of 80 lbs.
Capacity to carry 80 lbs. with both hands in front of body for 10 feet.
Capacity to carry 60 lbs. with either hand at the side of the body for 10 feet.
Ability to kneel for 10 minutes.
Ability to climb stairs/ladders frequently to varying heights
Ability to perform heavy physical work; regularly
Repetitive and strenuous work

Working Conditions
Working Alone
Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor weather conditions

The scheduled hours to be worked will be determined by each specific position.

Additional Information
Head Caretakers must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students parents teachers and other staff.

Hours of Work: 40 hours /week (Monday to Friday: 1 PM to 9:30 PM)
Pay Rate: Head Caretaker Supervisory: $30.02/hr

The successful candidate will be expected to work during the day on all noninstructional days.

This 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.

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