head caretaker

Pembina Trails School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembina Trails School Division is seeking a Head Caretaker for Linden Meadows School in Winnipeg. The role runs 8 hours per day from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with start date as soon as possible.

The Head Caretaker oversees routine maintenance and operation of the school’s facilities and supports daily physical operations. Responsibilities include supervising cleaning staff, coordinating with the Principal and Operations Supervisor, monitoring HVAC, safety checks, and emergency

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required; power engineering certification desirable.
• Leadership of caretaking staff and effective communication required.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs and carry up to 60 ft when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains routine communication with Principal and Operations Supervisor regarding maintenance work orders and school operations.
• Reports thefts, break-ins, vandalism or abuse to Principal and Facilities Director.
• Conveys caretaking concerns to Principal or Operations Supervisor.
• Inspects facilities for safety and comfort for occupants.
• Checks HVAC systems and reports malfunctions to Utilities Supervisor.
• Inspects building and grounds for hazards and takes corrective action.
• Ensures entrances and emergency routes are clean and accessible.
• Regularly checks fire extinguishers and alarms and reports deficiencies.
• Assists during emergency evacuations and other emergencies.
• Monitors security procedures at shift end; checks doors, windows, and lighting.
• Performs cleaning tasks to keep all areas functional throughout the school day.
• Cleans exterior glass and keeps main entrances tidy.
• Sweeps and mops hallways and washrooms as needed.
• Refills washroom dispensers and disposes of lunch waste daily.
• Maintains mechanical rooms per government regulations.
• Plans seasonal cleaning projects with Operations Supervisor and Facilities staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication (English)

Emergency response readiness

Physical capability (lifting)

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

5th Class Power Engineer Certificate (Manitoba)

Power operations course desirable

Job description

Pembina Trails School Division

Job details

*Head Caretaker (Linden Meadows School)**HOURS: *8 hour shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Monday to Friday*START DATE:* As soon as possible*SUPERVISOR?S TITLE:* Operations Supervisor*DEPARTMENT: *Facilities & Operations Department165 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, Mb, R3Y 1G4*POSITION DESCRIPTION**BASIC FUNCTION:* The Head Caretaker is responsible for the routine maintenance and operation of the school?s physical facilities and assists the school administration with the daily physical operation of the school.*WORKING RELATIONSHIP: *The Head Caretaker reports to the Operations Supervisor. In the daily operation of the school, the Head Caretaker accepts direction from the Principal of the school. The Head Caretaker is responsible for the cleaning staff assigned to the school.*QUALIFICATIONS:*Minimum education level of Grade 12 or equivalent.Graduation from an approved building operations and power engineering course is desirable.A valid 5th Class Power Engineers? Certificate from the Province of Manitoba.Two years of successful experience in building operations work; including the use of web-based work ordering, e-mail and the use of computer software for personal productivity.Must be able to give leadership to caretaking staff in an organized and effective manner.Reading, writing and verbal skills in the English Language are essential. Individual must be able to communicate effectively in English.Must be able to work day shifts and respond to emergency calls evenings and weekends.Must have good general fitness to fulfill the representative duties of a Head Caretaker for the required shift. Must have the ability to pick up (45 lbs) and carry this weight (60 ft.)

**POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES**Communicates with Principal and Division Administration

• 1.Maintains routine communication with the Principal and Operations Supervisor in regards to reporting on the progress of maintenance work orders, cleaning of the school, school use by permit groups and effective planning for the overall operation of the building.
• 2. Reports any thefts, break-ins, vandalism or abuse of the school and property to the Principal and the Director of Facilities.
• 3.Communicates to the Principal and/or the Operations Supervisor the concerns of the caretaking staff.
• 4.Inspects the facility to ensure overall care of the building, safety and comfort for all occupants.
• 5. Checks HVAC systems to ensure normal and safe operation. Makes adjustments as necessary and reports malfunctions to the Utilities Supervisor.
• 6. Inspects the building and grounds including play structures to identify any hazardous conditions and takes corrective action as necessary.
• 7. Ensures entrances and emergency exit routes are kept clean and clear of debris and/or snow.
• 8. Regularly checks fire extinguishers, hoses, emergency lighting and alarms, and reports deficiencies immediately to the Utilities Supervisor.
• 9. Assists during emergency evacuations and other emergency situations.
• 10. Ensures that security procedures are followed at the close of the shift. Including checking of all doors, windows, security lighting and the activation of intruder alarm systems.
• 11. *Performs such cleaning activities as may be required to ensure all areas of the facility are properly cleaned and functional throughout the school day.
• 12. Cleans all outside glass with special attention given to highly visible main entrance ways.
• 13. Sweeps and damp mops hallways, entrances and washrooms as maybe required during the day.
• 14. Refills washroom dispensers as may be required during the day.
• 15. Disposes of lunch garbage daily into external container.
• 16. Cleans mechanical rooms and maintains them in accordance with government regulations.
• 17. Plans and directs seasonal cleaning projects in consultation with the Operations Supervisor and other Facilities & Operations department pe

• Location Winnipeg , MB
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 31.17 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source indeed.com #10226564147

• Winnipeg, MB

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