Temporary part-time (50% - 4 hrs per day) Caretaker

Prairie Valley School Division; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Caretaker for Grenfell Elementary School. The role involves ensuring a clean and safe environment, performing maintenance tasks, and supporting school activities. Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma and at least 3 years of caretaking experience. This temporary part-time position offers employer-paid health benefits and pension plans.

Benefits

100% employer paid health benefits

Employer matched pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years caretaking experience.
• Interest in obtaining WHMIS training.
• Fireman’s Certificate preferred.
• Ability to safely monitor boiler and HVAC system.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily, weekly, monthly cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Conduct checks of HVAC equipment and Life Safety Systems.
• Support school and community events and activities.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies.
• Carry out facility security requirements.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Basic maintenance skills

Ability to manage confidential material

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Outdoor equipment

Job description

Overview

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values: Compassion, Belonging, Integrity, Collaboration and Curiosity. We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. We invite you to apply for the Caretaker position at Grenfell Elementary Community School in Grenfell. Grenfell Elementary Community School offers grade PreK to grade 6 programming to an enrolment of approximately 115 students. Grenfell is located 134 km east of Regina. This is a temporary part-time position that will commence as soon as possible and ends on June 29, 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.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and thoroughly complete daily, 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.
• Conduct required 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.
• Work cooperatively with the school-based administrator and staff to support school and community events and activities.
• Maintain adequate supplies of cleaning and paper products.
• Carry out daily facility security requirements and respond to security alarms.
• Complete minor maintenance and repairs, both independently and in consultation with Facility Maintenance Technicians, and proactively raise any building related concerns with the school-based administrator and / or Facilities managers.
• Assist in working towards the maximum operational efficiency of the building including power, energy and water consumption.
• Perform other 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 : $ $
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work are 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday; exact scheduling to be determined.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the CUPE Agreement.

How to Apply

• For further details of the position, contact Michael Hallam, Principal of Grenfell Elementary Community School by email or calling the school at 306-697-2566, or Caretaking Manager, Kristine Klovansky, by email or calling 306-949-3366.
• Interested applicants will apply online by midnight on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Selection Procedure

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.