Part-Time School Caretaker: Clean, Maintain & Secure

Prairie Valley School Division; Kelliher (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Prairie Valley School Division is seeking a permanent part-time Caretaker for Kelliher School, with a 3-hour workday, Monday to Friday. The role supports day-to-day operations, ensuring a clean, safe environment for students and staff.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of caretaking experience and be able to operate cleaning equipment; WHMIS training is encouraged. 100% employer-paid health benefits and a matched pension are available as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years caretaking experience.
• 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.
• Interest in obtaining or the completion of WHMIS training.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Equipment operation

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Job description

Prairie Valley School Division is seeking a permanent part-time Caretaker for Kelliher School, with a 3-hour workday, Monday to Friday. The role supports day-to-day operations, ensuring a clean, safe environment for students and staff.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of caretaking experience and be able to operate cleaning equipment; WHMIS training is encouraged. 100% employer-paid health benefits and a matched pension are available as part of the benefits package.