Details of the position

Job title:

 Caretaker, class I

School / Centre / Department :

 Richmond Regional High School

Location :

 Richmond, Quebec

Workload & schedule :

 38.75 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:45 pm 

Status :

 Regular 

Effective Date :

 January 19, 2026

Salary :

 $25.98 per hour

Supervisor :

 School Principal

Nature of the work 

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in being responsible for carrying out the maintenance work as well as the preventive and physical upkeep of an educational institution or building, and being responsible for a total area covering greater than 9 275 m2.

The role also consists in organizing and carrying out such work as well as coordinating and overseeing it when it is carried out by members of a team for which he or she is responsible.

In addition, he or she performs the characteristic functions of the class of employment of maintenance workman, class II.

Description of tasks

• Acts as team leader. 
  • According to the schedule established by the supervisor, organizes, coordinates, and oversees all maintenance work and preventative and physical upkeep carried our by team members. 
  • Gives his opinion and reports on the quality of the work
• Ensure the cleanliness of the premises.
  • Organize and carries out maintenance work by performing Maintenance Workman Class II duties
• Ensure that the maintenance apparatus and equipment are kept in good condition
• Ensure that the building and its equipment are in good condition
  • Inspect and verify lighting, heating, and ventilation systems
  • Ensure the operation of heating equipment 
  • Carry out or ensure that the required preventative upkeep is carried out
  • Carry out minor or temporary repairs
  • Report any breakdown detected and ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out
  • Follow up the work of specialized or nonspecialized workmen
  • Repair doors, windows, furniture
  • May assemble and install material
• Ensure adequate security against fire and theft
• May be required to monitor the comings and goings of visitors, students, and staff
• If need be, ensure the preparation of rooms and halls
• Order and purchase materials, products, and equipment required for maintenance work
  • Keep inventory
  • Ensure that the standards respecting the safe use, storage, and disposal of products are respected
• Make suggestions and recommendations concerning products. materials, equipment, and work methods
• Coordinate, supervise, and oversee the work of other nonspecialized employees
• May be required to perform other related duties.

Desired profile

Experience

Have three years of pertinent experience

Practical skills

Have a general knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilation, lighting, and alarm systems that caretakers oversee.

Have a basic knowledge of the main building trades.