Caretaker Foreman

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 45810

Ministry: Infrastructure

Location: Edmonton AB

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 03, 2023

Classification: Subsidiary 12D 3625 Caretaking Services 2

**About Us**:
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

Infrastructure

We believe in building careers and providing opportunities to develop within the organization. We also provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work and support for wellness at work with a series of activities over the lunch break and after office hours. In short, we provide staff with the tools and support they need to excel. Working together we will promote the Alberta Public Service Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Excellence.

**Role**:
The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Infrastructure is looking for a Caretaker Foreman at the Queen Elizabeth II Building.

The Caretaker Foreman position is responsible for on-going cleaning of the Queen Elizabeth II Building to ensure asset value is maintained, and to support normal operation of client department functional programs. This position will function within a demanding, time and quality sensitive framework. Developing and maintaining positive client relations with building occupants is a key requirement.

The Caretaker Foreman’s primary areas of responsibility are:

- Provision of effective supervision to assign, review, coordinate and inspect in-house caretaking activities.
- Ensuring the performance of caretaking work outlined in Alberta Infrastructure Caretaking Specifications.
- Provision of responsive customer service and maintaining excellent client relationships.
- Maintaining a stock of equipment/supplies required by the caretaking team to perform their jobs effectively, by following proper procurement procedures to order/purchase as necessary.

**Qualifications**:
Minimum Requirements:

- High school education
- PLUS 2 years of related Supervisory experience
- Physically able to lift and handle the caretaking equipment associated with position assignment

Other Requirements:

- Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning and to load and unload trash receptacles of varying sizes.
- Ability and knowledge to safely operate and maintain relevant custodial equipment and small tools (floor maintainers, carpet extractors, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
- Ability to mop and scrub for lengthy periods of time and to work on ladders.
- Knowledge of proper bending and lifting techniques and ability to lift and carry 22Kg.
- Knowledge of the safe use of chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.

Experience and knowledge that will be considered an asset:

- Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned and equipment and supplies required.
- Knowledge of green products, such as Ecologo certified, and cleaning processes.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
The following competencies are essential for this position:

- Creative Problem Solving - you find ways to improve complex systems to better meet goals and continuously engage others to scope and solve issues.
- Develop Networks - you consistently connect with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders and ensure that their needs are represented.
- Systems Thinking - you work with other to identify and address interdependent activities that require collaboration.
- Develop Self and Others - you consult with individuals to reflect on experiences as learning opportunities and ensure delegation of appropriate and helpful assignments.

**Salary**:
$1,669.09 to $1,950.32 bi-weekly ($43,563 - $50,903/year)

**Notes**:
Hours of Work:
7.25 hours a day / 36.25 hours a week.

Term of Employment:
Full-Time, Permanent

Pre-employment checks:
Additional Information:
Instructions for your Resume:
For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. Casual, part-time or full-time)
Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three 8 hr. shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

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