Ticketed Absence Relief

**Competition Info**:
Calendar: 12 month

**Salary**: $28.84

Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week

**About the Department**:
Facilities - Maintenance includes all trade and grounds positions that work in school and administrative sites.

**Additional Information**:
The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi, comprised of the Siksika, the Kainai, the Piikani, and the Amskapi Piikani Nations. We acknowledge the Tsuut’ina Nation, the Îyârhe Nakoda, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney Nations, the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. This land on which we gather is traditionally known as Moh’kinstsis (Blackfoot), Guts’ists’i (Tsuut’ina), Wîchîspa (Nakoda), and otôskwanihk (Northern Michif & Cree). As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.

**Position Description**:
**Responsibilities**
- Reviews work schedules, floor-plans and all other relevant information to become familiar with the assigned school or facility, the required tasks and culture.
- Performs both light and heavy duty cleaning duties such as sweeping, wet mopping, damp mopping and scrubbing floors; stripping; sealing and refinishing floors. Services and cleans washrooms, classrooms, offices and other areas within CBE buildings. Removes waste materials, dusts and polishes furniture; washes and polishes glass; washes walls; and operates powered equipment. Vacuums carpets. Clean carpets when required.
- Participates in the care of school, grounds, lawns and shrubs. Removes snow and ice, cleans sidewalks, driveways and school grounds as required.
- Safely moves heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
- Operates and maintains all mechanical heating and ventilation systems and trouble shoots as required. Performs general maintenance throughout the building.
- Works in conjunction with Facility Operator First in Charge or Area Maintenance personnel to ensure optimal operation of the facility and to minimize down time and disruptions to the teaching and learning environment.
- Becomes familiar with and participates in the School Emergency Plan.
- In conjunction with the Facility Operator First in Charge or Administration, orders equipment, materials, supplies and repairs to building, furniture and equipment.
- Supervises and may submit written reports, including performance appraisals depending upon length of assignment, on subordinates as required. Provides guidance and leadership to ensure effective facility operations and effective working relationships.
- Coordinates and supports rental and lease activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience
- High School Diploma preferred.
- One-year successful caretaking experience
- An equivalent combination of directly related education and directly related experience may be considered.
- Possession of a valid Alberta 5th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency, or Alberta 4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency issued on or after September 1, 1998, or a valid Alberta Building Operator “A” Certificated of Competency, or Alberta Building Operator “B” Certificate of Competency.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
- Must be able to lift between 11 and 25 kilograms (approximately 25 and 55 pounds) on a frequent basis.
- Must be physically able to complete all demands and responsibilities of this position.
- Must be able to work safely on ladders and at heights of 2.5 to 3 meters (8 to 10 feet) regularly and higher on occasion.
- The ability to start up, operate and troubleshoot boiler, heating and ventilating systems safely and efficiently.
- The ability to work independently, or as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to manage conflict effectively.
- Knowledge of good caretaking techniques.
- Ability to understand, speak and write in English. Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and human relations skills. Demonstrated ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Must be self-motivated, demonstrated reliability and dependability/ personal integrity and trustworthiness. Demonstrated optimism and flexibility.
- Must be reliable and have above average attendance.
- Personal suitability.

NOTE: This position works varied shifts and is deployed to various work locations throughout the Calgary Board of Education as directed. Personal transportation is required.

**Conditions of Employment**:
**Police Information Clearance**:Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.