Head Caretaker - St. Michael’s School (Pincher Creek)

HEAD CARETAKER – St. Michael's School(Pincher Creek)

This positionisopen to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on ourNew Employeespage.

We are looking to hire a continuous Head Caretaker to work at St. Michael's School in Pincher Creek. This assignment is to commence as soon as possible. This position is covered by the CUPE 1825 Maintenance and Custodial 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 Thursday,October 15, 2026.

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.