POSTING NO. 122

2026.05.27

CARETAKER CLASS I- REGULAR (38HRS/WK)

This regular position is available for the 2026-2027 school year, at our newest REACH establishment: REACH Berkley School, located AT 737 rue Green, Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 1V9.

SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL - Start date to be confirmed

This position requires an exceptional level of cleanliness comparable to that of a hospital setting. Specialized training in sanitization protocols is mandatory. The environment includes multiple bathrooms, hygiene rooms, as many students have medical needs such as feeding tubes, making strict adherence to cleanliness and infection control practices essential to ensure their safety. In addition, the facility includes isolation areas and occupational therapy rooms, all of which require meticulous cleaning and attention to detail.

NATURE OF WORK:

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in being responsible for performing and overseeing the maintenance work as well as the preventive and physical upkeep conducted in various educational establishments or buildings according to instructions and in the absence of the caretaker, class II, foreman or school principal, and for being responsible for a total area covering less than 9 275 m2. In addition, he or she performs the characteristic functions of the class of employment of maintenance workman, class II.

CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS:

The employee in this class of employment must ensure the cleanliness of the premises by performing maintenance workman, class II duties, according to the schedule established. In addition, he or she is responsible for overseeing the maintenance work carried out by nonspecialized workmen; he or she ensures that the maintenance apparatus and equipment are kept in good condition.

He or she must ensure that the building and its equipment are in good condition. He or she inspects and verifies the lighting, heating and ventilation systems; he or she ensures the operation of heating equipment which does not require the presence of a stationary engineer. He or she carries out or ensures that the required preventive upkeep is carried out; he or she carries out minor or temporary repairs; he or she reports any breakdown detected and ensures that the necessary repairs are carried out; he or she follows up the work of specialized or nonspecialized workmen. He or she repairs doors, windows and furniture; he or she may assemble and install material.

He or she takes all the necessary measures to ensure adequate security against fire and theft. In certain specific cases and, as required, he or she monitors the comings and goings of visitors, students and staff. If need be, he or she ensures the preparation of rooms and halls.

In keeping with the procedure established, he or she identifies needs in materials, products and equipment required for maintenance work; he or she ensures that the standards respecting the safe use, storage and disposal of products are respected.

He or she makes suggestions and recommendations concerning products, materials, equipment and work methods.

He or she may be required to supervise the work of other nonspecialized employees.

He or she may be required to use a computer and the necessary software to perform his or her duties. If need be, he or she performs any other related duty.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of pertinent experience.
• A general knowledge of the operation of systems, which a caretaker looks after: heating, ventilation, lighting, alarm systems.
• Basic knowledge of the main construction trades.

OTHER REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to communicate in English and in French.
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• A medical certificate confirming that the candidate is physically capable of doing the job will be required (only for new employees to the Riverside School Board).
• A valid driver’s license. Must have a vehicle and be willing to travel throughout the Riverside School Board territory. A training in general building maintenance, an asset.

SCHEDULE: TBD

SALARY: $26.62/hour

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 4:00PM ON JUNE 5, 2026, THROUGH ATLAS WORKLAND

Riverside School Board thanks all applicants for their interest but will only contact those selected.

Riverside School Board has implemented an Equal Access Employment Program and encourages applications from women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, indigenous people and people with disabilities.