Head Caretaker

**Head Caretaker**

**HOURS: 8 hour shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Monday to Friday**

**START DATE: As soon as possible**

**SUPERVISOR’S TITLE**: Operations Supervisor

**DEPARTMENT**:Facilities & Operations Department

165 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, Mb, R3Y 1G4

**BASIC FUNCTION**: The Head Caretaker is responsible for the routine maintenance and operation of the school’s physical facilities and assists the school administration with the daily physical operation of the school.

**WORKING RELATIONSHIP**:The Head Caretaker reports to the Operations Supervisor. In the daily operation of the school, the Head Caretaker accepts direction from the Principal of the school. The Head Caretaker is responsible for the cleaning staff assigned to the school.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Minimum education level of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Graduation from an approved building operations and power engineering course is desirable.

A valid 5th Class Power Engineers’ Certificate fromthe Province of Manitoba.

Must be able to give leadership to caretaking staff in an organized and effective manner.

Reading, writing and verbal skills in the English Language are essential. Individual must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Must be able to work day shifts and respond to emergency calls evenings and weekends.

Must have good general fitness to fulfill the representative duties of a Head Caretaker for the required shift. Must have the ability to pick up (45 lbs) and carry this weight (60 ft.)

**POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES**

**Communicates with Principal and Division Administration**

1.Maintains routine communication with the Principal and Operations Supervisor in regards to reporting on the progress of maintenance work orders, cleaning of the school, school use by permit groups and effective planning for the overall operation of the building.

2. Reports any thefts, break-ins, vandalism or abuse of the school and property to the Principal and the Director of Facilities.

3.Communicates to the Principal and/or the Operations Supervisor the concerns of the caretaking staff.

**Maintains a Safe and Comfortable Facility**

4.Inspects the facility to ensure overall care of the building, safety and comfort for all occupants.

5. Checks HVAC systems to ensure normal and safe operation. Makes adjustments as necessary and reports malfunctions to the Utilities Supervisor.

6. Inspects the building and grounds including play structures to identify any hazardous conditions and takes corrective action as necessary.

7. Ensures entrances and emergency exit routes are kept clean and clear of debris and/or snow.

8. Regularly checks fire extinguishers, hoses, emergency lighting and alarms, and reports deficiencies immediately to the Utilities Supervisor.

9. Assists during emergency evacuations and other emergency situations.

10. Ensures that security procedures are followed at the close of the shift. Including checking of all doors, windows, security lighting and the activation of intruder alarm systems.

**Maintains Cleanliness of the Facility**

11.Performs such cleaning activities as may be required to ensure all areas of the facility are properly cleaned and functional throughout the school day.

12. Cleans all outside glass with special attention given to highly visible main entrance ways.

13. Sweeps and damp mops hallways, entrances and washrooms as maybe required during the day.

14. Refills washroom dispensers as may be required during the day.

15. Disposes of lunch garbage daily into external container.

16. Cleans mechanical rooms and maintains them in accordance with government regulations.

17. Plans and directs seasonal cleaning projects in consultation with the Operations Supervisor and other Facilities & Operations department personnel.

18.Directs and assists with all cleaning duties during school breaks (Summer, Christmas and Spring). Ensures overall cleanliness upon completion of assignments.

**Maintains Grounds in a Clean and Safe Condition**

19. Sweeps sidewalks, rakes leaves, picks up paper and removes debris. Cuts grass, trims trees/shrubs and waters lawns and flowerbeds as required.

20. Ensures walkways, fencing and parking lots are maintained in a neat, tidy and safe condition.

**Maintains Equipment and Supplies**

21.Ensures all custodial equipment is maintained on a regular basis. Including but not limited to vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, floor machines, snow blowers, etc. Performs equipment repairs within the limits of ability and reports other needed repairs to the Operations Supervisor.

22. Requisitions custodial supplies, tools, equipment and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies at all times.

23. Ensures that equipment and supplies are available for the caretaking staff.

24.Ensures personal protective equipment (gloves, eye goggles, non-slip overshoes, Globally Harmonized System (WHMIS) info and SDS Sheets, etc.) and information are available for the caretaking staff.

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