Manager, Caretaking Services
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Please note, this position will close at 11:59PM November 6, 2026
The Manager, Caretaking Services is responsible for the operation of cleaning and maintenance services for all schools, support and administration facilities.
Specific Accountabilities
- Hires and trains staff; monitors staff performance, evaluations and setting of goals and objectives for
- staff.
- Prepares and manages the department budget; maintains records and statistics to monitor and
- control costs.
- Monitor and ensure all health and safety regulations are followed.
- Coordinates cleaning and minor maintenance programs in all facilities.
- Assists the union negotiations team during collective bargaining.
- Assists staff and public on issues related to applicable policies and procedures.
- Maintains documentation and technical data relative to the maintenance request system.
- Supervises contracted service providers to ensure quality controls.
Qualifications
- Diploma in a related field
- Six (6) to nine (9) years’ experience in institutional cleaning techniques and standards, mechanical, heating and ventilation equipment, and boiler chemical testing; including experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Fourth Class Engineering Certificate
- Certification in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Lift Operation
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License and a vehicle in good operating condition
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Manager of Caretaking Services oversees the cleaning and maintenance operations for all school and support facilities, including staff supervision and budget management. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and coordinating with contracted service providers.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a diploma in a related field and 6 to 9 years of experience in institutional cleaning and mechanical systems. A Fourth Class Engineering Certificate and various safety certifications like WHIMIS and TDG are required.
Skills
- Staff Management
- Budget Management
- Health And Safety Compliance
- Facility Maintenance
- Cleaning Operations
- Collective Bargaining
- Technical Documentation
- Vendor Management
- Mechanical Systems
- Heating And Ventilation
- Boiler Chemical Testing
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Education
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
Keywords
- Caretaking
- Facility Management
- Budgeting
- Staff Supervision
- Health And Safety
- WHIMIS
- TDG
- Lift Operation
- Mechanical Equipment
- HVAC
- Boiler Maintenance
- Collective Bargaining
- Microsoft Office
- Institutional Cleaning
- Maintenance Systems