WHO IS REGINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Regina Public Schools is located on Treaty 4 land in the homeland of the Métis.  It is one of the largest school divisions in Saskatchewan serving the educational needs of more than 25,000 students in 44 elementary schools, 8 high schools, 3 faith-based associate schools, Campus Regina Public and the Allan Blakeney Adult Campus. 

Our dedicated team of employees include professional and support staff who work to instill the value of knowledge, the dignity of effort and the worth of the individuals by living our Shared Values inside and outside of our classrooms - in our workplace and in our communities. 

These Share Values are: I belong, I am responsible, I respect, I want to know

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

The Facility Technician performs a broad range of cleaning, general maintenance and repair functions, and heating plant operations to create safe, healthy, accessible, clean, and functional spaces for students and staff to learn and work.

Available locations inclulde: F.W. Johnson Collegiate, Thom Collegiate, Martin Collegiate, Winston Knoll Collegiate, and Balfour Collegiate

This posting will remain open until the positions are filled.

If you are passionate about maintaining facilities to ensure the best possible condition for students and staff and want to make a difference in the lives of our students and our community, then we want you on our team!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Assist in maintaining boilers and other heating or cooling plant systems by monitoring gauges, adjusting controls and conditioning boiler feed water with specified chemicals.
• Inspect the building, HVAC, lighting and alarm systems to ensure they are in good working order.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs to furniture, desks, tables, doors, closing mechanisms and related building furnishings, including but not limited to, groundskeeping, parts replacement, and regular building maintenance.  
• Perform cleaning duties with the use of hand and power tools, equipment and cleaning agents following standard daily and rotational cleaning schedules and verbal instruction.   
• Empty garbage and trash containers, may collect debris from school grounds, fence lines and parking lots, cut grass and maintain flowerbeds and shrubs in season.  Remove snow from entryways and sidewalks as required. 
• May provide guidance and direction to a team of Caretakers and assist in training new caretaking staff in work-related duties.  
• Additional responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the job description. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Fireman's Certificate.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, supplies, and equipment. 
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials and Information Systems (WHMIS). 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with others. 
• Strong effective problem solving, decision making, organizing, and planning skills. 
• Physical ability to carry out all caretaking duties as outlined under duties and responsibilities. 
• Ability to organize and lead co-workers. 
• Ability to utilize email, process maintenance requisitions and supply orders. 
• Ability to read and understand to comply with labels, instructions and safety messages or warnings for the safe and competent use of caretaking supplies and operation of equipment is essential. 
• Ability to perform minor maintenance functions. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands and effectively manage time.  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for the duration of employment. 

BENEFITS

Regina Public Schools offers competitive wages and attractive benefits, along with the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of our students and our community.   Regina Public Schools is committed to providing equitable employment opportunities. Successful candidates are selected based on merit and on our commitment to a representative workforce.  This representation includes the equity groups recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people who are gender and/or sexually diverse, people of colour, people who are newcomers to Saskatchewan, and women in under-represented roles.