We, the Western Quebec School Board, acknowledge that the lands upon which we live, learn, and work are the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe peoples. We thank them for sharing these lands and commit, as an organization, as educators and as individuals, to an ongoing relationship that recognizes and respects the lands, traditions, and culture of the Anishinaabe people.

The Western Quebec School Board is committed to building an educational community with the common purpose to realize the potential of all our students by cultivating a strong corps of support, professional, teaching, and administrative excellence. We, therefore, encourage applications from Indigenous people, as well as from other racialized people groups, persons living with a disability, people of religious faith, and gender minorities.

As an organization, we strive to hire individuals who reflect the communities we serve, and who embody and practice a love of life-long learning, teamwork, and the highest professional ethics. Our efforts to achieve a diverse workforce that contributes to a culturally safe working environment include establishing proactive employment practices to address systemic barriers and removing obstacles to hiring and retaining qualified people.

Nature of the work

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in being responsible for carrying out the maintenance work as well as the preventive and physical upkeep of an educational institution or building, and being responsible for a total area equal to or greater than 9 275 m2 . The role also consists in organizing and carrying out such work as well as organizing, coordinating and overseeing the work carried out by members of a team for whom they are responsible. In addition,



performs the characteristic functions of the class of employment of maintenance workman, class II.

Characteristic functions

The employee in this class of employment acts as team leader. In this respect and according to the schedule established with their superior, organizes, coordinates and oversees all maintenance work as well as the preventive and physical upkeep carried out by the members of a team. Gives his or her opinion and reports on the quality of the work.

Must ensure the cleanliness of the premises. In this respect, organizes and carries out maintenance work by performing, along with the members of a team, maintenance workman, class II duties; ensures that maintenance apparatus and equipment are kept in good condition.

Must ensure that the building and its equipment are in good condition. Ensures the inspection and verification of the lighting, heating and ventilation systems; ensures that the operation of heating equipment which does not require the presence of a stationary engineer. Carries out or ensures that the required preventive upkeep is carried out; carries out or ensures that minor or temporary repairs are carried out; reports any breakdown detected and ensures that the necessary repairs are carried out; follows up the work of specialized or nonspecialized workmen. Repairs doors, windows and furniture; ensures the assembly and installation of material.





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

In keeping with the procedure established, orders or purchases materials, products and equipment required for maintenance work carried out by the team; keeps an inventory; ensures that the standards respecting the safe use, storage and disposal of products are respected.

Makes suggestions and recommendations concerning products, materials, equipment and work methods.

Coordinates, supervises and oversees the work of other nonspecialized employees.

May be required to use a computer and the necessary software to perform his or her duties.

If need be, performs any other related duty.

Required qualifications

Experience: Have three (3) years of pertinent experience.

Practical skills : Have a general knowledge of the operation of the heating, ventilation, lighting and alarm systems that a caretaker oversees. Have a basic knowledge of the main building trades.

Other requirements : Completion of WHIMIS and First Aid courses- an asset.

* Regular - LP = Regular Leading to Permanence (Tenure)

In accordance with Law 94, recent employees must comply with regulations concerning the wearing of religious symbols in the workplace. While the Board values diversity and inclusion, we are required to fulfill our obligations under provincial law.

Nous, la commission scolaire de Western Quebec, reconnaissons que les terres sur lesquelles nous vivons, apprenons et travaillons sont le territoire traditionne

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