Caretaker, Trainee

Wood's Homes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wood’s Homes is seeking a part-time Caretaker Trainee to join the Inglewood Opportunity Hub team in Calgary. This entry-level role focuses on developing cleaning and basic maintenance skills under supervision to keep facilities safe, clean, and welcoming.

Under guidance, you will learn routine cleaning tasks, safety procedures, and how to contribute to a healthy environment. The position supports team operations and offers hands-on learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10.
• Certificates through LEAD or other employment programs.
• Involvement in one or more services at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub.
• Experience in building cleaning operations.

Responsibilities

• Learn to identify and respond to cleaning and facility upkeep needs.
• Sweep, wet mop, and scrub floors.
• Strip, seal, wax, and polish floors under supervision.
• Remove waste from the building.
• Wash walls, ceilings, and external windows.
• Maintain and care for office plants.
• Maintain a clean inventory of supplies and notify supervisor when restocking.
• Attend facilities or IOH meetings as required.
• Complete health and safety training and apply learning on the job.
• Report hazards or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Perform other related duties to support learning and team operations.

Skills

Cleaning operations

Floor care

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Grade 10

LEAD certificate

Job description

We're looking for a Caretaker, Trainee to join our team! Please note this is a Part-Time position

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Facilities and Team Leader at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub, the Caretaker Trainee is an entry-level role focused on developing the skills needed to support the routine cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings and grounds at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub. Working under guidance and supervision, the Caretaker Trainee contributes to a safe, clean, and welcoming environment while ensuring diligence with the standards of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to identify and respond to both immediate and long-term cleaning and facility upkeep needs, including daily requirements at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub
• Sweep, wet mop, and scrub floors
• Strip, seal, wax, and polish floors under supervision
• Remove waste material from the building
• Wash walls, ceilings, and external windows
• Maintain and care for office plants
• Maintain a clean inventory of supplies and notify the supervisor when restocking is required
• Attend facilities or IOH meetings as required
• Complete all required health and safety training and apply learning on the job
• Promptly report workplace hazards, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or incidents (including near misses, injuries, or equipment damage) to a supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support learning and team operations

Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Completion of grade 10
• Completion of certificates through LEAD or other employment programs
• Involvement in one or more services at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub
• Experience in building cleaning operations