head caretaker

Work setting

• School or educational institution/establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
• Recommend or arrange for additional maintenance services
• Assist cleaners in performing duties
• Co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Establish work schedules

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan