Caretaker Supervisor

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the Caretaker Supervisor is responsible for the provision of caretaking services including effective and efficient property management services, developing and maintaining positive client relations, and managing a workforce of Caretakers at the Queen Elizabeth II Building. This position functions within a demanding, time and quality sensitive framework. 
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 

• Task analysis and delegation
• Establishing Branch standards and procedures
• Determining product consumption and equipment needs
• Communicating industry-related hazard assessments and safe work procedures
• Direct supervision of a team of 12 Caretakers 
• Coordination and implementation of event set-up requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
 

• Some high school education plus three years related experience; or equivalent as described below
• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Special Requirement: Physically able to lift and handle the caretaking equipment associated with position.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are important to be successful in this position:
 

• Strong communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• A good understanding of industry-related safety procedures and WHMIS regulations.
• Knowledge of custodial practices, machinery, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to utilize a computer including word processing, email, 1GX and web browser experience.
• Five years previous experience in a supervisory custodial position, supervising a minimum of five staff.

Notes

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
   

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs