Temporary **–**Custodian

Horace Allen School**, Coleman, Alberta**

Livingstone Range School Division is accepting applications for a temporary part time custodian (0.5 FTE) (3:00 pm to 7:00 pm) at Horace Allen School located in Coleman, Alberta. ? This is a 6 month temporary position with the possibility of extension and may terminate earlier upon the return to work of the employee being temporarily replaced.

The applicant must be able to communicate and interact positively with the public, co-workers, staff, and administration to ensure all needs are addressed at the site. ?

Custodian work may include physical demands, e.g., lifting chairs, moving furniture or boxes of materials, cleaning equipment, and climbing stairs/ladders. The daily work routine involves the use of various chemicals.

Duties**:**

Typical duties of a Custodian include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning thoroughly all washrooms, fixtures, and partitions
• Washing of all desks, counters, doors, windows, etc.
• All dusting in the school
• Mopping, sweeping and vacuuming of floors
• Securing of Division buildings
• Garbage collection and removal
• Preventative maintenance – tightening furniture or changing light bulbs
• Snow and ice removal from walkways

This position will report to the Health and Safety Coordinator and school Administrator. The ability to work independently and secure the facilities is essential.

Education/Certification:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid certificate is preferred.

Additional Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Knowledge of acceptable caretaking techniques
• Demonstrate ability in applying effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated initiative and good judgement
• Must possess team leadership skills and the ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to build positive relations with staff that values a team environment
• Capable of working alone and with minimum supervision
• Organize work and adjust daily routine, as conditions require
• Capable of performing routine and repetitive tasks daily
• Display a good working knowledge of all chemicals/procedures used by caretaking staff

Fitness and Abilities

• Able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Able to lift and carry up to 22 kg independently
• Able to work in a highly active physical environment
• Able to work with a variety of chemicals

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment.

This is a 6 month temporary position with the possibility of extension and may terminate earlier upon the return to work of the employee being temporarily replaced.

This is a Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2133 position; therefore, seniority applies. Refer to the most recent agreement for more information:

For further information please contact Laura Stocker, Health & Safety Coordinator, at 403-625-3356.

Apply online at .

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position will commence on a mutually agreed upon date.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Deputy Superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

Mr. Richard Feller**,** Deputy****Superintendent

Livingstone Range School Division

410 – 20****th Street East; P.O. Box 1810

Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0