Description
Elbow Valley Elementary/Springbank Middle & Springbank Community High School
Company Overview
As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.
RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.
Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.
The Opportunity
RVS invites applications for a continuing, full-time (40 hrs/wk - afternoons) Building Operator III position starting June 17, 2025 at Elbow Valley Elementary/Springbank Middle & Springbank Community High School. Under the supervision of the Head Building Operator (HBO), the Building Operator provides caretaking services at their assigned Rocky View Schools (RVS) facilities. The Building Operator acts as the evening Supervisor and is responsible for leading a team that keeps school buildings, grounds, contents, and furnishings in good appearance, and in clean, tidy, sanitary condition, as assigned by the HBO. In addition, the Building Operator may be asked to support minor maintenance duties and manages the security of the facility and building systems at all times while at work.
Elbow Valley Elementary School is located in Springbank (on the western edge of Calgary) and serves French Immersion and English students from grades K-4. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at .
Springbank Middle School, located in Springbank, serves English and French Immersion students from grades 5-8. Information regarding this school may be found at .
Springbank Community High School is located in the City of Springbank and serves students from grades 9-12. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at
Responsibilities;
- Engages actively in janitorial duties, including cleaning of the school and the grounds (90 % of this position is cleaning)
- Reports any defects, damages, or loss of school property to the Head Building Operator
- May coordinate cleaning duties of caretakers
- Keeps all sidewalks, steps, and entrances free from ice and snow as assigned
- Ensures temperatures in the school building are maintained during the shift
- Checks on the proper operation of heating, plumbing, and electrical systems; reports any problems promptly to the Head Building Operator
- Security duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years’ previous experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a Caretaking setting
- 3-5 years previous caretaking/cleaning experience
- Valid Alberta operator’s license (class 5)
- Valid Building Operator A or B Ticket or a 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate is
considered an asset - Certifications from cleaning organization is considered an asset
- Previous experience within a school division is considered an asset
- An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered
Knowledge/Skills
- Working knowledge of proper cleaning procedures
- Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal
supervision - Effective supervisory skills, including training, and delegating
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications
Other Requirements
- Must be available to work afternoons and evenings during peak periods within the year
- Must be available to work the day shift with prior notice, approximately 1-2 days per
month, as well as during school closures (Winter break, Spring break, Summer break)
Rocky View Schools Benefits
- 3 weeks vacation
- Benefits Plan ( Extended Health, Dental, Wellness & Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Free parking
Pre-Employment Requirements
- In order to be selected as a candidate for an interview, candidates must submit proof of qualifications/education as required by the position
- The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
Open to: Internal and External applicants
Salary: $29.16 - $31.26 per hour
How to Apply
We request all applications be placed through . Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.
Quote Job Code: # 3946677
Closing Date: On or before May 30, 2025 by 4:30 pm MST.
Rocky View Schools
Human Resources
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.
