Permanent Full-Time Head Caretaker

Inspire Minds, Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today

Location: Picture Butte High School

Anticipated Start Date: August 3, 2026

Assignment: Head Caretaker

FTE: 1.0 (40 hour/week)

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The Palliser School Division encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our agile, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Picture Butte High School currently invites highly motivated individuals to apply for the Permanent, Full-Time Head Caretaker position available starting August 3, 2026.

This permanent full-time position runs from 7:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday-Thursday and 7:30 am until 4:00 pm on Friday and school Professional Development days (break is 30 minutes from 12:00 to 12:30 pm). During Easter, Christmas Reading Week, and Summer, the shift runs from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (break is 30 minutes from 12:00 to 12:30 pm).

This position includes (but is not limited to) duties such as dusting, damp mopping floors, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms, fixtures and partitions, washing desks, counters and doors, windows, cleaning blackboards and ledges and other related duties as assigned. Some heavy lifting may be required. Pay range is $23.00/hr to $25.00/hr, dependent on experience.

Benefits





Comprehensive paid benefits through the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP)

LAPP pension

Qualifications

High school diploma

Valid Building Operator Certificate “B” or 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Minimum of 2 years related custodial experience

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated ability to perform all custodial functions

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively operate heating and mechanical systems

Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning products and disinfecting procedures

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to effectively operate and perform minor routine maintenance on all power equipment

Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety, fire and security protocols

Demonstrated knowledge of safe chemical management practices

Demonstrated knowledge of basic spill clean-up procedures for blood spills and minor chemical spills

Demonstrated ability to plan and organize

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and train custodial staff

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to use a variety of Division software programs

Successful Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start date).

Other Requirements

Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;

Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;

Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/

https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities

Rick Aos, Facilities Supervisor

Palliser School Division

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📌 Head Caretaker - Full-Time Permanent - Picture Butte High School (Alberta)
🏢 Palliser School Division
📍 Alberta