The Good Spirit School Division Invites applications for a Permanent Building Operator Yorkton Regional High School The Building Operator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school facility, as it relates to cleaning and maintenance, to ensure a safe and efficient environment and improve student outcomes through well-maintained facilities. This position provides direct supervision to caretakers and building technicians in their specified facility.

Location: Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Assignment/Contract 8.0 hours/day - Full Time

Salary And Benefits As per the Out of Scope Salary Schedule ($61,962-$78,411 range per annum, dependent on qualifications) and Out of Scope Benefit Plan. Pension is also included; this deduction is 9% of the regular salary earned with contributions matched by the Division.

Contact Details Michael Syvret, Caretaker Coordinator

(306) 786-5500

The duties of a Building Operator include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the single point of contact for school administration and staff regarding facilities and caretaking items;
• Direct the daily Caretaking schedules and resources required to effectively and efficiently complete tasks in a timely manner, providing assistance when required;
• Prepare administrative documents such as timesheets and leaves of absences;
• Assist Caretaker Coordinator in providing leadership in the development and training of caretaking staff;
• Assist Caretaker Coordinator in providing leadership including planning, coaching, and reviewing work performance;
• Coordinate facility rentals in conjunction with school administration and central office Facilities team. Responsibilities include preparations, staffing, cleanup, and administration;
• Responsible for the grounds maintenance including grass cutting, weed and pest control, and snow removal;
• Responsible for daily building maintenance, including a daily building walk-through to identify repairs and communicate to facilities;
• Support Facilities with the daily monitoring requirement for facilities heating and ventilation, including weekend boiler checks where required;
• Maintain and control adequate inventory of caretaking supplies and equipment;
• Provide leadership in emergencies which may involve emergency call-outs.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Principal or Caretaker Coordinator.

The successful candidate will have the desired knowledge & qualifications:

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in facilities caretaking or maintenance and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience in facilities operation or maintenance;
• Management Training at a Certificate Level or Journeyperson status in a building-related trade would be considered an asset;
• Level I and II Occupational Health & Safety;
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification;
• Fifth Class Power Engineering Certificate (Melville Composite School);
• A valid driver’s license.

Interviews will be conducted upon application. Please note that GSSD may contact informal references not listed in your application package.

Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment.

The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide a safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, responsibility, learning, diversity and perseverance ensure "Students Come First" and "Learning Without Limits . . . Achievement For All." We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Good Spirit School Division, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage all applicants to check our website regularly for ongoing vacancies that may be of interest to you.