Head Caretaker - St. Kateri Elementary School

Job summary

Maintain a safe and clean environment for the school and its community through cleaning and general maintenance. Supervise and train caretakers, and complete assigned work to a high standard, including physically strenuous tasks.

Job details

HEAD CARETAKER – St. Kateri Elementary School Th i s position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our New Employees page. We are looking to hire a continuous 35.0 hour per week Head Caretaker to work at St. Kateri Elementary School in Lethbridge. This assignment is to commence November 2, 2026. St. Kateri Elementary School is the newest addition to our Holy Spirit schools. It is a K-6 school on the west side of Lethbridge with a scheduled opening in the 2026/2027 school year. This position is covered by the CUPE 290 collective agreement. The Individual You are a strong advocate for youth and their success in learning. You demonstrate by interest, lifestyle, and growth involvement within a Christ-centered working environment. Your participation within the Catholic faith is considered to be an asset. The Head Caretaker is responsible for providing and maintaining a safe and clean environment for their school and its community. The Head Caretaker supervises and trains Caretakers at their assigned school. The Head Caretaker demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of cleaning and general maintenance. The work may require strenuous physical effort to complete all duties alongside Caretakers. The Head Caretaker must be able to complete all work tasks to a high degree of satisfaction. Education High School Diploma; ABSA Class 5 Power Engineer (above or equivalent); First Aid certificate; WHMIS certificate; Hydraulic Ladder Training (Mobile Aerial Work Platform); Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training; Fall Protection Training; Ladder Safety Training. Work Experience Minimum 3 years' experience as a Caretaker. TECHNICAL SKILLS (basic Knowledge Of) Effective computer skills (email, work orders); Commercial cleaning equipment and chemicals; Fire extinguisher use. Interpersonal Skills Effective communication skills; Mechanical aptitude; Effective supervisory and leadership skills; Strong self-directed initiative; Takes charge of assigned tasks; Requires minimal supervision. The starting rate for this position is $28.68 per hour. Holy Spirit Catholic School Division offers a 100% employer paid comprehensive benefit package, supporting the wellness of our employees and meeting the needs of their families. For more information regarding this position, please contact maintadmin@holyspirit.ab.ca. Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package by 12:00 pm on Tu e sday, September 2 9 , 202 6 . Application Package Must Include The Following A cover letter addressed to: Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools; Resume; Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position; Contact information for 3 references. Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting applications, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the application has listed a reference for that employer.

What you’ll do

Maintain a safe and clean environment for the school and its community through cleaning and general maintenance. Supervise and train caretakers, and complete assigned work to a high standard, including physically strenuous tasks.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma, an ABSA Class 5 Power Engineer qualification or equivalent, and the listed safety and first aid training certificates. The role requires at least three years of caretaker experience, along with cleaning and maintenance knowledge, communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and supervisory ability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Employer-Paid Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Effective communication · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Cleaning
• General Maintenance
• Caretaker Supervision
• Caretaker Training
• Effective Communication
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Leadership
• Self-Directed Initiative
• Computer Skills
• Work Order Management
• Cleaning Equipment and Chemicals
• Fire Extinguisher Use

Job areas

• Trades
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety