Bank of - Caretakers

Position: 2025-2026 | Bank of Candidates - Caretakers
Details of the position

Job title:

Caretaker, class II

Our needs:
We're looking to build up a bank of available candidates for sporadic, on-call and short-term replacements in our schools and centres.

Salary :
$25.26 per hour

Supervisor :
School Principal

Nature of the work

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in being responsible for carrying out the maintenance work as well as the preventive and physical upkeep of an educational institution or building, and being responsible for a total area covering less than 9 275 m2.

The role also consists in organizing and carrying out such work as well as coordinating and overseeing it when it is carried out with or by other employees.

In addition, he or she performs the characteristic functions of the class of employment of maintenance workman, class II.

Description of tasks

Ensure the cleanliness of the premises.
Organize and carries out maintenance work by performing Maintenance Workman Class II duties

Ensure that the maintenance apparatus and equipment are kept in good condition
Ensure that the building and its equipment are in good condition    Inspect and verify lighting, heating, and ventilation systems
Ensure the operation of heating equipment
Carry out or ensure that the required preventative upkeep is carried out
Carry out minor or temporary repairs
Report any breakdown detected and ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out
Follow up the work of workmen
Repair doors, windows, furniture
May assemble and install material

Ensure adequate security against fire and theft
May be required to monitor the comings and goings of visitors, students, and staff
If need be, ensure the preparation of rooms and halls
Order and purchase materials, products, and equipment required for maintenance work    Keep inventory
Ensure that the standards respecting the safe use, storage, and disposal of products are respected

Make suggestions and recommendations concerning products. materials, equipment, and work methods
May be required to coordinate, supervise, and oversee the work of other nonspecialized employees
May be required to perform other related duties.

Desired profile

Experience
Have three years of pertinent experience
Practical skills
Have a general knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilation, lighting, and alarm systems that caretakers oversee.
Have a basic knowledge of the main building trades.