Job descriptionPermanent Full-Time Head Caretaker
Location:
Jennie Emery Elementary School
Position Overview The Palliser School Division is committed to fostering empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. This permanent full‑time Head Caretaker position, located at Jennie Emery Elementary School (Grades 1‑3), is scheduled to begin on May 25, 2026. The role involves maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for students and staff.
Responsibilities • Work hours: 7:30 am‑11:30 am and 1:30 pm‑5:30 pm Monday‑Thursday; 7:30 am‑4:00 pm Friday and school Professional Development days (break 12:00‑12:30 pm). During Easter, Christmas Reading Week, and Summer, the shift runs 7:30 am‑4:00 pm with the same break. • Perform custodial duties including dusting, damp mopping, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms, fixtures, partitions, desks, counters, doors, windows, and blackboards. • Handle additional duties as assigned, including heavy lifting when required. • Operate heating, mechanical, and power equipment safely and, where appropriate, conduct minor routine maintenance. • Follow safety, fire, and security protocols and manage cleaning chemicals responsibly.
Qualifications
High school diploma
Valid Building Operator Certificate “B” or 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate
Minimum of 2 years related custodial experience
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Skills and Competencies
Demonstrated ability to perform all custodial functions
Knowledge of heating and mechanical systems operation
Knowledge of cleaning products and disinfecting procedures
Ability to operate and perform minor routine maintenance on all power equipment
Knowledge of health and safety, fire and security protocols
Knowledge of safe chemical management practices
Basic spill clean‑up procedures for blood and minor chemical spills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Physical capacity to meet job demands
Mentor, supervise, and train custodial staff
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Division software programs
Successful Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors, within 3 months of contract start date
Benefits
Comprehensive paid benefits through the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)
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