Caretaker - Picture Butte High School - Permanent Part-Time

Permanent Part-Time Caretaker Inspire Minds, Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today Location: Picture Butte High School Anticipated Start Date: April 20, 2026 (or date mutually agreeable) Assignment: Caretaker FTE: 0.5 (20 hour/week) The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. This permanent part-time position runs from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Mon-Thur) and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Fri) and school Professional Development days with no break. During Easter, Christmas Reading Week, and Summer, the shift runs from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (no break). This position includes (but is not limited to) duties such as dusting, damp mopping floors, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms, fixtures and partitions, washing desks, counters and doors, windows, cleaning blackboards and ledges and other related duties as assigned. Some heavy lifting may be required. Pay range is $23.00/hr to $25.00/hr, dependent on experience. Picture Butte High School believes that academics should be at the forefront of the education process combined with a hands on/problem solving approach to learning. Picture Butte High School offers a full selection of core academic courses including K&E programming and quality CTS programming that focuses on the trades and fine arts. When you apply to the Palliser School Division, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits through the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP). Qualifications: High school diploma Minimum of 2 years related custodial experience Good communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated ability to perform all custodial functions Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively operate heating and mechanical systems Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning products and disinfecting procedures Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively operate and perform minor routine maintenance on all power equipment Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety, fire and security protocols Demonstrated knowledge of safe chemical management practices Demonstrated knowledge of basic spill clean-up procedures for blood spills and minor chemical spills Demonstrated ability to plan and organize Ability to meet the physical demands of the position Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to use a variety of Division software programs Successful Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start date). In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide: Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment; Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check; Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card. To apply for this opportunity please complete an application through the Palliser School Division . Internal candidates will be given first priority. Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your application: Cover letter directed to Stephen O’Connor, Maintenance Supervisor; Resume summarizing training and experience; Copy of your most recent evaluation; Minimum of three professional references. We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer. Rick Aos, Facilities Supervisor Palliser School Division