Caretaker
Posting Date: Jan 24, 2025
Location: Edmonton, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Caretaker
Job Requisition ID: 66480
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 7, 2025
Classification: Caretaking Services 1
Salary: $1,563.08 to $1,794.94 bi-weekly ($40,796 - $46,847/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.
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.
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Caretaker Foreman, the Caretaker cleans and maintains the interior of the assigned facility to support client functional program requirements and ensure asset value is maintained. This position will support the Legislative Building.
The primary responsibilities for the Caretaker are (but not limited to):
- Participation with general cleaning of building according to Task and Frequency schedule
- Assist with event booking set-ups and take downs
- Maintain excellent client relationships in an expeditious response
- Back-up other Caretakers as required.
This Caretaker operates within a demanding, time sensitive, and quality framework. Developing and maintaining positive client relationships is a key requirement. Clients are the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Treasury Board and Finance, and Executive Council.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Qualifications
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.
Minimum Qualifications: High school education, PLUS 6 months of related experience.
Special Requirement: Physically able to lift and handle the caretaking equipment associated with position assignment.
Directly related education or experience considered based on: 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
Assets:
- 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.
Notes
This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25hrs Monday to Friday.
Location: Legislature Building, 10800 97 Ave Edmonton Alberta T5K 2B6
Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
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
- 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.
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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at Jenny.Luong@gov.ab.ca