Casual Caretaker

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for Casual Caretaker position.

Role Overview:
Under the direction of the school administrator for all day-to-day operations and the Caretaking Manager for all technical components, the caretaker is responsible for providing a safe, clean and healthy environment for students, staff and the public and overseeing day to day building operations, working as part of both the school-specific and Division-wide Facilities teams.

What you will do:

• Proactively and thoroughly complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual cleaning, maintenance routines and grounds work as described in the Caretaker Manual and as required by the Facilities department and/or school-based administrator, meeting established standards.
• Conduct required checks of HVAC equipment, Life Safety Systems (including basic visual checks of fire panels), facilities, grounds and equipment and all required documentation independently and accurately.
• Work cooperatively with the school-based administrator and staff to support school and community events and activities.
• Maintain adequate supplies of cleaning and paper products.
• Carry out daily facility security requirements and respond to security alarms.
• Complete minor maintenance and repairs, both independently and in consultation with Facility Maintenance Technicians, and proactively raise any building related concerns with the school-based administrator and/or Facilities managers.
• Assist in working towards the maximum operational efficiency of the building including power, energy and water consumption.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the school administrator and/or Caretaking Manager.

What will make you successful:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining or the completion of:
  • WHMIS training.
  • Fireman's Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years caretaking experience.
• Knowledge and ability to safely monitor and reset a boiler and associated+ HVAC system.
• Ability to safely operate floor cleaning, stripping and waxing equipment and outdoor equipment such as snow blowers and lawnmowers.
• Ability to perform basic building maintenance and repair functions.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

What you can expect:

• Hourly rate: $22.91
• Optional employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work vary between 3 hours and 8 hours per day on school days.

How to Apply:

• Interested applicants are invited to create an Applicant Tracking profile at www.pvsd.ca/careers and apply to this posting.
• Please note that applicants can expect that three work-related references, notably supervisors, will be contacted via the emails provided in the application to complete references.
• Should applicants have any questions or require assistance with their application for employment, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at (306) 949-3366.
• Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.