Caretaker/caretaker Foreman - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 35831

Ministry:
Infrastructure

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Multiple Full-Time Positions

Hours of Work:
36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Ongoing

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
January 6, 2023

Classification:
Subsidiary 12D 3625 Caretaking Services 1 / Caretaking Services 2

About Us:

Infrastructure

We believe in building careers and providing opportunities to develop within the organization.

We also provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work and support for wellness at work with a series of activities over the lunch break and after office hours.

In short, we provide staff with the tools and support they need to excel. Working together we will promote the Alberta Public Service Values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Excellence.

Role:

The Government of Alberta's Ministry of Infrastructure is looking for both a caretaker and a caretaker foreman at the Edmonton Law Courts.

Both positions are responsible for on-going cleaning of the Edmonton Law Courts
Building to ensure asset value is maintained, and to support normal operation of client department functional programs. These positions will function within a demanding, time and quality sensitive framework. Developing and maintaining positive client relations with Judges, Justices, and Judicial staff is a key requirement.

The Caretaker's primary areas of responsibility are:

Provide caretaking services for designated areas of responsibility, to ensure safe, effective, and efficient facility maintenance and operations, preserve property value and meet client needs
Safe work methods are practiced and awareness of work site hazards is maintained
Develops and maintains positive client relations by being responsive to client needs to ensure a high level of client satisfaction

The Caretaker Foreman's primary areas of responsibility are:

Provision of effective supervision to assign, review, coordinate and inspect in-house caretaking activities.
Ensuring the performance of caretaking work outlined in Alberta Infrastructure Caretaking Specifications.
Provision of responsive customer service and maintain excellent client relationships.
Maintaining a stock of equipment/supplies required by caretaking team to perform their jobs effectively by following proper procurement procedures to order/purchase as necessary

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

High school education
PLUS:
Caretaker: 6 months of related experience
Caretaker foreman: 2 years of related Supervisory experience
Physically able to lift and handle the caretaking equipment associated with position assignment

Other Requirements:

Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned and equipment and supplies required.
Knowledge of green products, such as Ecologo certified, and cleaning processes.
Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning and to load and unload trash receptacles of varying sizes.
Ability and knowledge to safely operate and maintain relevant custodial equipment and small tools (floor maintainers, carpet extractors, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
Ability to mop and scrub for lengthy periods of time and to work on ladders.
Knowledge of proper bending and lifting techniques and ability to lift and carry 22Kg.
Knowledge of the safe use of chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

The following competencies are essential for this position:

Creative Problem Solving
you find ways to improve complex systems to better meet goals and continuously engage others to scope and solve issues.
Develop Networks you consistently connect with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders and ensure that their needs are represented.
Systems Thinking you work with other to identify and address interdependent activities that require collaboration.
Develop Self and Others you consult with individuals to reflect on experiences as learning opportunities and ensure delegation of appropriate and helpful assignments.

Salary:

$ $ bi-weekly (approximately $39,597 - $50,274 yearly)

Notes:

Hours of Work:
7.25 hours a day / 36.25 hours a week.
Caretakers will work an evening shift of 3:30pm - 11:15pm (shift differential will apply).

Term of Employment:

Pre-employment checks:

Additional Information:

Instructions for your Resume:

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