School Caretaker - Perm FT

Cando Community School is located in the Hamlet of Cando. Our school has a Kindergarten to Grade 12 program, attended by students from the Red Pheasant Cree First Nation, Mosquito First Nation, and surrounding areas. Caretakers are responsible for the cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of their assigned facility to ensure a safe and healthy environment for student body, staff and visitors entering the school.

Summary of Position

This posting is for a Full-Time  Caretaker at Cando Community School, to commence as soon as possible.  Position hours are eight (8.0) hours daily (1.0  FTE) Monday through Friday.  As a Caretaker, you will focus on keeping the school clean and maintained to provide an optimal learning setting for our students.  The successful candidate must possess well developed interpersonal skills, be energetic, have the ability to take initiative and work independently with a positive and supportive attitude in a team environment.

This position includes janitorial work, groundskeeping, seasonal tasks, and some maintenance.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a Grade 12 education and previous training/experience in caretaking

A Firemans Certificate or WHMIS training would be considered an asset

The Right Person will

be a self-starter with the ability to work independently;

be able to handle various physical tasks involving lifting, bending, twisting, turning and climbing;

have the ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time;

be willing to work in varied climates and conditions;

have excellent communications skills;

be enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment; and

genuinely appreciate working with children.