CARETAKER CLASS II - NFSB2026-027-014

New Frontiers School Board; Châteauguay; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New Frontiers School Board is seeking a Caretaker Class II to oversee night maintenance in an educational building. Responsibilities include cleanliness, supervising non-specialized staff, and ensuring safety, lighting, heating, and ventilation systems are in good working order.

Applicants should have a Secondary V attestation or equivalent, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and the ability to communicate in both official languages; a car and license are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform night maintenance tasks and oversee other workers.
• Experience with building upkeep and facility maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate and monitor basic building systems as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure premises cleanliness and oversee maintenance workman duties.
• Inspect lighting, heating, ventilation and alarms; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Safeguard building security against fire and theft; monitor visitors and staff.
• Identify material and equipment needs; supervise nonspecialized staff.
• Prepare rooms and halls and ensure safe handling of products and waste.
• May supervise other nonspecialized employees and use a computer for duties.
• Perform related duties as required by the Centre Director.

Skills

Night shift

Maintenance work

Education

Secondary V attestation

Tools

Computer software

Job description

CARETAKER CLASS II

NATURE OF THE WORK

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in being responsible for performing and overseeing the maintenance work as well as the preventive and physical upkeep conducted exclusively during the evening or at night in an educational establishment or building according to instructions and in the absence of the caretaker, class II, foreman or school principal, and for being responsible for a total area covering less than 9 275 m2.
In addition, he or she performs the characteristic functions of the class of employment of maintenance workman, class II.

CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS

The employee in this class of employment must ensure the cleanliness of the premises by performing maintenance workman, class II duties, according to the schedule established. In addition, he or she is responsible for overseeing the maintenance work carried out by nonspecialized workmen; he or she ensures that the maintenance apparatus and equipment are kept in good condition.

He or she must ensure that the building and its equipment are in good condition. He or she inspects and verifies the lighting, heating, and ventilation systems; he or she ensures the operation of heating equipment which does not require the presence of a stationary engineer. He or she carries out or ensures that the required preventive upkeep is carried out; he or she carries out minor or temporary repairs; he or she reports any breakdown detected and ensures that the necessary repairs are carried out; he or she follows up the work of specialized or nonspecialized workmen. He or she repairs doors, windows, and furniture; he or she may assemble and install material.

He or she takes all the necessary measures to ensure adequate security against fire and theft. In certain specific cases and, as required, he or she monitors the comings and goings of visitors, students, and staff. If need be, he or she ensures the preparation of rooms and halls.

In keeping with the procedure established, he or she identifies needs in materials, products and equipment required for maintenance work; he or she ensures that the standards respecting the safe use, storage and disposal of products are respected.

He or she makes suggestions and recommendations concerning products, material, equipment, and work methods.

He or she may be required to supervise the work of other nonspecialized employees.

He or she may be required to use a computer and the necessary software to perform his or her duties.

If need be, he or she performs any other related duty.

BOARD REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years of pertinent experience.
• Working knowledge of the two official languages.
• Must possess a car and a valid driver’s license.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

• Have a general knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilation, lighting, and alarm systems that a night caretaker oversees.
• Have a basic knowledge of main building trades.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To hold a secondary V attestation or hold a diploma or attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Centre Director

SCHEDULE

Friday 07:00-15:15

**“Comme employeur, la commission scolaire New Frontiers souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et valorise la diversité au sein de son effectif en encourageant toutes les candidates et tous les candidats qualifiés à présenter une demande. Nous nous sommes engagés à créer un processus de sélection et un milieu de travail inclusifs et équitables.”

**“The New Frontiers School Board is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging all qualified applicants to apply. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.”

Le Service des ressources humaines - Human Resources Department