Caretaker II (0.75 FTE)

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 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 toward our Ultimate Goal: Student Success & Well‑being​.

Function and Purpose of Position

A Caretaker II is a detail‑oriented individual focused on the cleanliness of the school/location, including internal and external areas. Ensuring the premises are clean, tidy, and prepared for students, staff, and the general public is essential​.

Caretaker II’s May

• Reports to the Supervisor of Environmental Services
• Works under the guidance of the Head Caretaker, where applicable.
• Works independently and as part of the school community
• Works with the assigned duties by the Principal on an as‑needed basis

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 a 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. Replace 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 the Head Caretaker to prepare for the 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.

Occupational Health and Safety & Safe Work Practices

• Knowledgeable in PSD's 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 articulate the specific practices to be followed to minimize the possibility of accidents and injury
• Monitoring the physical condition of equipment, tools, and machinery and taking necessary precautions to correct as needed
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety standards and practices
• Working Alone
• WHMIS Certification

Communication and Relationships

• 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 relationships

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Task‑specific PPE is required
• Clothing must be appropriate for the 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 non‑instructional days.

Education And Experience

Education: High School Diploma.

WHMIS Certificate is an asset.

First Aid/CPR Certificate is an asset.

Building Service Work Certificate is an asset.

Experience: 1‑2 years of related experience.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Email, and Internet Computer Applications is 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/a group of children/school setting.

Decision Making

A Caretaker II is responsible for making decisions directly relating to the tasks of their position and under the guidance of the Head Caretaker. The safety of students, staff, and the general public is always required when completing tasks within the school environment.

Working With Others

• Respectfully accepts feedback from various external and internal clients.
• Works efficiently to prioritize workload and adapts to shifting workloads when necessary.

Physical Demands

The Caretaker II will be required to routinely lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. Sometimes, heavier lifting may be required.

• Ability to climb stairs/ladders frequently to varying heights.
• Ability to perform medium physical work regularly.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
• Repetitive and strenuous work.

Working Conditions

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

Additional Information

Caretaker II must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, teachers, and other staff.

Hours of Work: 30 hours/week (Monday‑Friday split shift 7:00‑9:00 AM/3:00‑7:00 PM).

Pay Rate: $26.12 per hour plus additional $0.75/hr for each split shift worked.

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.

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.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.