CARETAKER CLASS II - NFSB2026-027-119

New-Frontiers-School-Board; Châteauguay; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Frontiers School Board seeks a Caretaker Class II to manage maintenance and preventive upkeep in an educational facility, primarily during evenings or nights, covering a total area under 9,275 m2.

You will inspect heating, ventilation, lighting and alarm systems, perform minor repairs, report issues, and supervise other staff as needed, ensuring safety against fire and theft. A secondary V attestation or equivalent is required, along with 3 years’ experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3 years of pertinent experience.
• Working knowledge of the two official languages.
• Must possess a car and a valid driver’s license.
• To hold a secondary V attestation or hold a diploma or attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance work and preventive upkeep during evenings or nights.
• Inspect and maintain lighting, heating, ventilation, and alarm systems.
• Perform minor repairs and report breakdowns; coordinate repairs.
• Supervise non-specialized staff as required.
• May use a computer and related software to perform duties.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building trades knowledge

Bilingual English/French

Education

Secondary V attestation or equivalent

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

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

School Principal

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:15

EFFECTIVE START DATE

Immediately to June 30, 2027, or the return of the person being replaced.

**“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