Caretaker - Father Leonard Van Tighem School

CARETAKER - Father Leonard Van Tighem School

We are looking to hire a continuous 35.0 hour per week Caretaker with the initial assignment at Father Leonard Van Tighem School in Lethbridge. This assignment is to commence August 30, 2023. This position is for a weekday evening shift and is covered by the 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 Caretaker is responsible for providing and maintaining a safe and clean environment for the school and the community. The Caretaker must be physically able to complete all tasks required in the general maintenance of the school building and equipment.

**EDUCATION**:
High School Diploma;
Current WHMIS certification;
Current First Aid certification.

**WORK EXPERIENCE**:
Experience as a custodian or in a related field or area.

**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;
Good communication and interpersonal skills in English is preferred (both written and oral);
Good problems solving skills;
Good organizational skills;
The ability to work with little supervision;
Maintains effective working relationships with staff, students and community members.

For more information regarding this position, please contact our Plant Operations Coordinator, Mrs. Vivien Kossuth at 403-331-4317.

**Application package must include the following**:
**A cover letter addressed to**: Michelle MacKinnon, Deputy Superintendent of Schools;
Resume;
Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position;
Contact information for 3 references.