Job Posting
Facility Operator (SEIU)
Part-Time Permanent (0.75 FTE – 6 hrs/day)
Vanguard School
Competition #4082
The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.
Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to:
- understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
- present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
- identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity and;
- take meaningful action.
The Facility Operator position reports to the Principal and is responsible for facilitating the learning environment of the facility by providing a safe and clean environment. The Facility Operator maintains the integrity of the building, has responsibility for the plant and its operations, performs general maintenance and is responsible for the cleanliness of the facility.
Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
Competencies:
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Cooperative – positive approach to the job; pride in work, pleasant with staff, students and public.
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Dependable – punctual, adheres to schedules, assigned tasks, appointments, and daily routines.
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Initiative – shows initiative when completing tasks. Assists willingly with extra duties.
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Flexible / Adaptable – adjusts to change in routine with a positive attitude; Willingly assists when needed.
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Interpersonal skills – maintains effective and courteous interactions with all levels of personnel without compromising responsibilities of the job. Promotes a cooperative attitude towards the school, students, parents, and staff at all times.
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Quality – is thorough and accurate in own work and work with others. Decisions are sound and based on all available information. Work is performed with the framework of division policies and procedures and supervisor's instructions. Strives to achieve high work standards.
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Knowledge – understands all requirements of the position and their relationship to all operations. Takes responsibility for being informed and engages in learning and training to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Conduct – Presents self in a professional manner appropriate to the task and in a manner appropriate to an educational institution that provides services to children.
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Confidentiality – respects the confidential nature of the position. Avoids discussion of topics that are not formally communicated to the public by school administrators or the school division. At no time discusses publicly private information pertaining to any staff member or student, with the exception of professionals working with students to meet the student's needs.
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
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Fifth Class Engineering certificate or equivalent is an asset
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Certification according to code for the facility (Fireman's Boiler Certificate, First Aid/CPR, WHMIS Training)
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Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning industry and current practices
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Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance procedures, tools and equipment
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Proficiency with hand tools, power tools and mechanical equipment
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Previous experience in building maintenance including minor interior and exterior repairs/maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical systems
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Previous experience performing daily cleaning, disinfecting, dusting, washing, polishing and scrubbing
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Strong background and knowledge of safe workplace practices
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Ability to deal with a broad range of students, staff and members of the general public
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Good physical condition:
- ability to lift or exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally
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ability to lift or exert up to 50 lbs of force frequently
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ability to lift or exert up to 20 lbs of force constantly
Benefits:
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Wage range: $23.64 to $25.42 per hour
- Defined benefit pension plan
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Employee benefit package
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Positive work environment
Applications must be submitted prior to 3:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026.
For more information about this position, please email [email protected]. Please submit your application to the attention of Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources.
Please note: all successful applicants must agree to a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of employment.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
By virtue of the submission of the application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.
