Caretaker jobs | November 2024 Opportunities

Job percentage: 100% of 38.75 hours ***EVENING PREMIUM Nature of Work The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in being responsible for executing all the preventive and physical maintenance of an educational institution or building, and this responsibility is assumed on an area of less than 9275 m2. This role also includes the organization and execution of such work, coordination and supervision when done with or by other employees. The employee also has, in addition, 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. As such, she or he organizes and performs maintenance work by performing the tasks of maintenance workman, Class II, as scheduled in conjunction with her or his supervisor, she or he ensures that the devices and maintenance equipment are maintained in good condition. She or he must ensure the good condition of the building and its equipment. She or he inspects and checks the lighting, heating and ventilation systems; she or he ensures the functioning of a type of furnace that does not require the presence of a stationary engineer. She or he does or ensures the required preventive maintenance, its minor or temporary repairs; she or he points out the failures and ensures that the repairs are made, she or he keeps track of the work performed by skilled or unskilled workman. She or he repairs the doors, windows and furniture and can proceed to the assembly and installation of equipment. She or he takes all necessary means to ensure adequate security against theft or fire and in some specific cases as needed, she or he can monitor the comings and goings of visitors, students and staff. Depending on demand, she or he sees to the preparation of facilities and rooms. In accordance with the established procedure, she or he orders or purchases materials, products and equipment required for maintenance work, she or he takes the inventory and ensures compliance with the standards of use, storage and safe disposal of products. She or he makes suggestions and recommendations on products, materials, equipment and working methods. She or he may be asked to coordinate, supervise and monitor the work of other nonspecialized employees. She or he can be called to use a computer and various software required to carry out its work. If necessary, She or he performs other related duties. 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. Have a basic knowledge of spoken English. The French version of this prevails.

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