Permanent Head Caretaker - Pope Francis, Caledonia - Day Shift (1.0 FTE)

PERMANENT HEAD CARETAKER

Location: Pope Francis Catholic Elementary School Caledonia

Full Time - 40 Hours per Week - 1.0 FTE- 12 Months per year - Day Shift (7:00am-4:00pm)

Start date: To be determined;

PREREQUISITES FOR POSITION

completion of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

2.A minimum of three years job experience as a Caretaker or other related job experience.

written communication skills including experience writing requisitions for supplies and writing reports regarding occurrences at the job site; and the ability to read and understand plans including floor plans sketches manufacturers literature on the installation and maintenance scheduling of equipment WHMIS information Material Safety Data Sheets and safety training course materials; as well as possessing mathematical skills for ordering and maintaining Inventory and conducting measurements and various other calculations related to the position.

4.A working knowledge of basic electricity basic plumbing heating system operation yard maintenance cleaning procedures and techniques fire extinguishers and alarms. The ability to operate security systems and programmable time controllers.

5.A working knowledge of safety regulations practices and procedures such as WHMIS use of personal protective equipment lifting techniques materials handling and working from ladders and scaffolding. Able to understand all WHMIS and safety regulations and perform tasks in a safe manner.

ability to plan and co-ordinate work assignments of caretaking/cleaning staff and recognize departmental priorities with minimal supervision.

and experience in the safe operation of all required equipment and machinery such as power/hand tools. Floor machines and lawn maintenance equipment including working from ladders scaffolding scissor-lifts and man-lifts.

working knowledge of a computerized environment including data entry in various software programs internet and e-mail.

interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and function effectively with both internal and external parties including supervisors plant staff teachers students and contractors.

to work independently and demonstrated experience working in a team atmosphere. Strong communication skills to collaboratively work and consult with School and Board staff as well as members of the Custodial team.

to the Boards duty to accommodate ability to perform required physical tasks including climbing ladders and scaffolding pushing pulling lifting and carrying moderate and heavy loads including janitorial equipment furniture materials/supplies pails of water and bags of garbage.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

the direction of the Supervisor of Facility Operations and/or the Custodial Coordinator(s) the Head Caretaker will be responsible for the daily co-ordination and changes to work assignments.

Head Caretaker will assist with the coordination of training for new and casual caretakers and cleaners assigned to the site as directed by the Supervisor of Facility Operations and/or the Custodial Coordinator(s).

Head Caretaker will facilitate review and organize community use requests and interface with the electronic Community Use module School Administrators and Central Facility staff to ensure the programs are delivered scheduled and set up as required. The Head Caretaker may also be required to communicate with permit holders to coordinate needs.

-operate with the Principal or Designate to ensure a safe and clean work environment for staff and students and assist the Principal or Designate with site emergencies.

and maintain the computerized HVAC heating system including turning the system on/off changing filters greasing parts and monitoring the operation of the system. Attending the school to ensure the heating system is running on weekends and holidays as requested.

equipment machinery or systems. This would include changing filters fan belts greasing shafts or bearings etc.

-operate with the Principal and/or designate to maintain perform and/or organize a clean healthy and safe environment within the school or assigned work area including but not limited to the following:

• sweep/vacuum floors and clean entrances/doorways daily;
• wash desktops and tables regularly
• wet mop floors on a regular schedule and also as may be required due to wet and muddy weather illness or spillage
• post wet floor signs until floors/stairs are dry
• spray buff floors using floor buffing equipment
• strip seal and wax floors
• brush down walls and ceilings; wash walls and doorways; dust furniture trim chalk troughs display cases benches fire extinguishers on a regular basis; and empty pencil sharpeners.
• clean washrooms including toilets sinks and fountains daily maintain supplies in washrooms
• clean and wash windows light fixture components garbage cans chalkboards Bradley basins kick plates partitions lockers furniture and remove graffiti
• safely handle and use cleaning and disinfecting chemicals
• change light bulbs and ballasts
• set u furniture and equipment provide assistance and clean up after meetings and school functions.
• set up tables for display of student projects and lost/found articles
• empty waste baskets garbage containers and deposit garbage in the dumpster
• maintain recycling stations and the disposal of recycled material

the school grounds to ensure safety and the clean appearance of the school including:

• sweep walkways remove snow/ice and salt/sand entrances walkways and parking lots.
• mow lawns trim and prune shrubbery maintain flower beds and rake leaves
• monitor grounds for garbage i.e. paper glass etc.
• raise/lower flag

9. Ensure that legal requirements are met with respect to safety and the building code fire code and other related laws and regulations. Follow safe work practices and procedures including ensuring that proper protective equipment is worn and maintained. Report infractions by staff to the Supervisor of Facility Operations and/or the Custodial Coordinator(s).

compliance with WHIMS regulations and that chemicals are used labelled and stored safely in accordance with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). This includes referencing MSDSs using computer programs.

the school security system including checking and locking interior/exterior doors checking closing and locking windows through the building turning lights on/off and activating the security system at the end of the shift.

the Boards property from abuse and vandalism and report any potentially harmful items or occurrences on or around school property.

external groups using the school facilities including opening/locking doors and reporting any concerns to the principal i.e. damages smoking fire regulations.

the school for fire security or other after-hours events.

inventory of materials related to cleaning including ordering receiving and storage of cleaning materials and products.

and maintain accurate records as required including ministry regulated reports/records occurrence reports school logs and inspections security system reports fire alarm checks.

the Principal to carry out fire drills safety audits and workplace inspections.

safe work practices and procedures including ensuring that proper protective equipment is worn and maintained.

duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Facility Operations and/or Custodial Coordinator(s) Principal or Designate.

Applications must include:

• Cover Letter; and
• Resume.

About Us

As a Catholic Learning Community the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12000 students within 28 elementary schools 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants principals and administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living learning and work in pursuit of our values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring you requireaccommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process please email your request toin advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.