Head Caretaker

HEAD CARETAKER - St. Mary School (Taber)

We are looking to hire a continuous 35.0 hour per week Head Caretaker to work at St. Mary School in Taber. This assignment is to commence as soon as possible. This position is covered by our CUPE 290 collective agreement.

The Individual

You are a strong advocate for youth and their success in learning. You demonstrate by interest, lifestyle, and growth involvement within a Christ-centered working environment. Your participation within the Catholic faith is considered to be an asset. The successful applicant will be required to have a pre-placement health assessment completed by their physician prior to employment.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma;
5th Class Power Engineer's Certificate of Competency (or proof of current enrolment in the course) or Building Operator B Certificate of Competency is considered an asset;
WHMIS certification;
First Aid certification;
Occupational Health & Safety Training.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

3 years of experience as a caretaker;
Experience in low pressure boiler systems;
Proven management skills are necessary.

TECHNICAL SKILLS (basic knowledge of):

Hand and power tools;
Ground maintenance equipment;
Cleaning equipment (including floor washers, buffers, etc.);
Plumbing and electrical systems;
Computer skills.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrates ethical and confidential behaviour;
Demonstrates appropriate and independent use of time;
Maintains effective working relationships with staff, students and community members;
Supervisory skills;
Good communication and interpersonal skills in English (both written and oral);
Mechanical aptitude and skills;
Good problem solving skills;
Good organizational skills;
The ability to work with little supervision;
The ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.

For more information regarding this position, please call our Director of Facilities, Vivien Kossuth at

Application package must include the following:

A cover letter addressed to:
Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools;
Resume;
Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position;
Contact information for 3 references.

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