Caretaker

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 43652

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Fort Saskatchewan

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 19, 2023

Classification: Caretaking Services 1

**About Us**:
**Role**:
If you are an energetic, self-motivated individual with excellent organizational and time management skills, we would like you to be a part of our team. The Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre has an opportunity for a caretaker in our facility.

Reporting to the Caretaker 3, you will oversee custodial services within the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre. You will be responsible for the supervision of janitorial work carried out by an assigned group of inmates at the Centre; ensuring hygienic standards of the Centre are met. This may include supervising occasional biohazard cleanup as required within the Centre.

You will be responsible for the supervision and training of the inmates on Cleaning Crew in completion of all related janitorial tasks. You will ensure janitorial equipment is fully operational and being used properly by inmate workers. You will also supervise major cleaning of the Centre throughout the year which includes walls, vents and ceilings.

You will perform any other related duties as assigned by your supervisor.

**Qualifications**:
Qualifications: High School Diploma and 6 months related experience in commercial cleaning is required; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of; 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Special Requirement: Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks including the ability to physically lift and handle the caretaking equipment.

The following will be considered assets:

- Previous or current experience with cleaning solutions and chemicals used in performing Janitorial work.
- Previous or Current experience with the operation of various janitorial equipment.
- Current WHIMIS certificate.

**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:
**Drive for Results**: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives

**Systems Thinking**: Considers the inter-relationships among different aspects of an approach including how they relate to other programs or areas.

**Builds Collaborative Environments**: Team player who contributes positively by clearly communicating with others to achieve outcomes. Respects differing opinions and recognizes conflict then works towards achieving common purpose.

**Develops Self and Others**: Has a commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long term capability of yourself and others

**Creative Problem Solving**: Looks for ways to improve activities and results by doing something that may be new and different in the organization.

**Salary**:
$1,669.09 - $1,768.41 biweekly ($30,513 - $46,155/year )

**Notes**:
This posting is intended to fill one vacant Caretaker Position at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre. Hours of work is 36.25 per week working Monday to Friday Day shift. There may be requirement for the occasional evening or night shift work hours for special duties.

Work Location: 7802 101 St, Fort Saskatchewan, AB. T8L 4E6

Access to your own transportation is required.

You will be eligible for a Correctional Institutional Salary allowance for each day worked.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Pension plans:

- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

**How To Apply**:
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:
**Closing Statement**:
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