Caretaker 730am - 5pm

HRCE; Halifax; Presencial; CAD 32.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Caretaker at HRCE supports the Operations Services Department in Halifax, ensuring the building is clean, safe, and well‑maintained. You will supervise assigned staff, manage daily operations for the designated facility, and act with professionalism to uphold quality, security, and a welcoming environment for students and staff.

This role requires a high school diploma, custodial experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook; SAP knowledge is an asset.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent as per NSUPE.
• Minimum two years custodial experience or three years janitorial experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs for cleaning duties.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook).
• Experience with routine and preventative maintenance.
• Able to work day, evening and night shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and supervise daily operations of the facility.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and sanitary conditions of the building.
• Oversee assigned staff and delegate tasks.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with Building Management Supervisor.

Conocimientos

Lifting 50 lbs

MS Outlook

Maintenance experience

Shift flexibility

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

The Caretaker contributes to the effective operation of the Operations Services Department within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and implements the principles of good energy management stewardship. The caretaker will effectively maintain and supervise the daily operations of the Operations Services Department for the designated facility. The position is responsible for the overall cleanliness, maintenance and security of the school facility/building and for supervising assigned staff. Duties will be performed in a professional, proactive and quality manner to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive appearance of the building(s) for its users. This position reports to the Building Management Supervisor.

The Caretaker position falls under the NSUPE collective agreement. The collective agreement can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or academic equivalent through educational programs such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma;


• Minimum two years HRCE custodial experience or three years alternate janitorial experience or a combination of both for three years;


• Ability to lift 50lbs to perform a full range of cleaning and janitorial duties;


• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook);


• Experience completing routine and preventative maintenance;


• Able to work all shift schedules including day, evening and nights;


• Knowledge of SAP considered an asset.

A detailed job description is available here.

Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well‑being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under‑represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.