Permanent part-time (62% - 5 hrs per day) Caretaker

Prairie Valley School Division; Kipling; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Prairie Valley School Division is seeking a permanent part-time Caretaker for Kipling School. The position covers day-to-day building operations, cleaning, and basic maintenance to ensure a safe, clean environment for students and staff. Start date: October 1, 2026.

The role is 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with permanent part-time status. Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 diploma, at least 3 years caretaking experience, and WHMIS and Fireman’s Certificate training.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining or completing WHMIS training; Fireman’s Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years caretaking experience.
• Knowledge to monitor and reset boiler and associated HVAC systems.
• Ability to operate floor cleaning, stripping and waxing equipment and outdoor equipment such as snow blowers and lawnmowers.
• Ability to perform basic building maintenance and repair functions.
• Ability to manage confidential material and protect staff and student privacy.

Responsibilities

• Proactively complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual cleaning, maintenance routines and grounds work as described in the Caretaker Manual.
• Check HVAC equipment, life safety systems, facilities, grounds and equipment and document findings.
• Support school events and activities with staff.
• Maintain supplies of cleaning and paper products.
• Carry out daily facility security requirements and respond to alarms.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs and raise concerns with administrators.
• Assist in improving building operational efficiency (energy, water, power).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Safety awareness

Maintenance ability

Privacy protection

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

WHMIS training

Fireman’s Certificate

Tools

HVAC equipment handling

Job description

Permanent part-time (62% - 5 hrs per day) Caretaker JobID: 5345

• Position Type: Facilities/ Caretaker
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Kipling School
• Date Available: 10/01/2026
• Closing Date: 09/24/2026

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Caretakerposition at Kipling Schoolin the community of Kipling. Kipling School offers Pre-Kindergarten to grade 12 programming to an enrolment of approximately 380 students. Kipling is located 162 km southeast of Regina. This is a permanent part-time position that will commence on October 1, 2026.

Role Overview

Under the direction of the school administrator for all day-to-day operations and the Caretaking Manager for all technical components, the caretaker is responsible for providing a safe, clean and healthy environment for students, staff and the public and overseeing day to day building operations, working as part of both the school-specific and Division-wide Facilities teams.

What you will do

• Proactively and thoroughly completedaily, weekly, monthly and annual cleaning, maintenance routines and grounds work as described in the Caretaker Manual and as required by the Facilities department and/or school-based administrator, meeting established standards.
• Conductrequired checks of HVAC equipment, Life Safety Systems (including basic visual checks of fire panels), facilities, grounds and equipment and all required documentation independently and accurately.
• Workcooperatively with the school-based administrator and staff to support school and community events and activities.
• Maintainadequate supplies of cleaning and paper products.
• Carry out daily facility security requirements and respondto security alarms.
• Completeminor maintenance and repairs, both independently and in consultation with Facility Maintenance Technicians, and proactively raiseany building related concerns with the school-based administrator and/or Facilities managers.
• Assistin working towards the maximum operational efficiency of the building including power, energy and water consumption.
• Performother duties as may be required or assigned by the school administrator and/or Caretaking Manager.

What will make you successful

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in obtaining or the completion of:
  • WHMIS training.
  • Fireman's Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years caretaking experience.
• Knowledge and ability to safely monitor and reset a boiler and associated+ HVAC system.
• Ability to safely operate floor cleaning, stripping and waxing equipment and outdoor equipment such as snow blowers and lawnmowers.
• Ability to perform basic building maintenance and repair functions.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.

What you can expect

• Hourly rate range: $22.91- $26.79.
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work are 5hours per day, Monday to Friday, 12 months per year.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in theCUPE Agreement.

Selection Procedure

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email. Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.