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Head Caretaker - Full-Time Permanent - Jennie Emery Elementary School


Company : The Palliser School Division


Location : Coaldale, Alberta


Created : 2026-05-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Permanent Full-Time Head Caretaker Location: Jennie Emery Elementary School Anticipated Start Date: May 25, 2026 Assignment: Head Caretaker FTE: 1.0 (40 hour/week) The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. All qualified individuals are welcomed to apply. Schedule: This permanent fulltime position runs 7:30am11:30am and 1:30pm5:30pm, MondayThursday, and 7:30am4:00pm on Friday, including Professional Development days (break 30min 12:0012:30pm). During Easter, Christmas Reading Week, and Summer, the shift runs 7:30am4:00pm (break 30min 12:0012:30pm). Duties include (but are not limited to): Dusting, damp mopping floors, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms, fixtures and partitions, washing desks, counters and doors, windows, cleaning blackboards and ledges. Other related duties as assigned. Heavy lifting may be required. Pay: $23.00$25.00 per hour, dependent on experience. Benefits Comprehensive paid benefits through the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP). Qualifications High school diploma. Valid Building Operator Certificate B or 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate. Minimum of 2 years related custodial experience. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies Perform all custodial functions. Operate heating and mechanical systems. Knowledge of cleaning products and disinfecting procedures. Operate and perform minor routine maintenance on all power equipment. Knowledge of health and safety, fire, and security protocols. Safe chemical management practices. Basic spill cleanup procedures for blood spills and minor chemical spills. Planning and organization. Physical demands of the position. Mentor, supervise, and train custodial staff. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Use a variety of Division software programs. Successful Criminal Reference Check within 3 months of contract start date. #J-18808-Ljbffr