School Caretaker

Winnipeg School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg School Division is seeking Substitute Caretakers to join a roster that fills in for permanent staff on vacation, sick leave or professional development. Each assignment runs for 6 months and can renew toward permanent placement, with full-time hours and a Monday–Friday schedule across multiple sites.

Shifts are 8 hours, starting as early as 6:00 am, with 3:00 pm latest; work involves 85% cleaning and 15% boiler maintenance, requiring reliability, a valid fifth class power engineer

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in cleaning maintenance with knowledge of commercial cleaning products/equipment preferred.
• Completion of the 5th Class Power Engineer's course considered but Provincial Exam and/or boiler hours required.
• Valid 5th Class Power Engineer's Certificate or higher (document to be attached).
• Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English to interpret documentation and communicate with staff and public.
• Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity.
• Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
• Proven ability to build collaborative cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose.

Responsibilities

• 85% cleaning and 15% boiler maintenance.

Skills

Cleaning maintenance

English literacy

Diversity commitment

Truth and Reconciliation

Team collaboration

Reliability

Communication with supervisors

Adherence to policies

Education

5th Class Power Engineer Certificate or higher

Power Engineer's course (optional)

Job description

School Caretakers

We are currently accepting applications for the Substitute Caretakers. Positions on the Substitute Caretaker roster are used to replace permanent staff that are on vacation, sick leave or professional development.Applying to this posting is your first step in starting your career with Winnipeg School Division. You will be assigned a 6-month term that will be renewed until you are placed in a permanent position.

Substitute Caretaker positions are:

• full-time (40 hours/week), no part-time or casual positions
• Monday to Friday
• various day and evening shifts (8 hours shifts with various starting times from 6:00 am with the last shift starting at 3:00 pm)
• 6-month terms with the possibility of renewal and placement into a permanent position
• dispatched daily and located at various schools and buildings throughout Winnipeg School Division
• 85% cleaning and 15% boiler maintenance

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the field of building cleaning maintenance along with knowledge of and exposure to commercial cleaning products or equipment preferred.
• Will consider those who have completed the 5th Class Power Engineer's course but will need to complete Provincial Exam and/or boiler hours .
• Valid Fifth (5th) Class Power Engineer's Certificate or higher (document to be attached).
• Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English in order to identify and interpret oral and written documentation relating to the job requirements, methods, procedures and policies of Winnipeg School Division and communicate effectively with the supervisors, school staff, students and visiting public.
• Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity
• Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
• Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose

Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization.In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.

Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.

About Winnipeg School Division

WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.

At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.