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 Head Facility Technician ensures that Division facilities and grounds provide safe, clean environments for learning and working and works collegially as part of both the school team and the Division-level Facilities team.  Key responsibilities include operating and maintaining heating plant systems, performing a broad range of preventive maintenance, general maintenance, repair and cleaning functions, identifying and documenting more significant work needed, supporting community user groups and leading the work of the school-based Facilities team.

Available locations include: Lakeview, Grant Road, and McDermid

This posting will remain open until the position is 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

• Supervise a team of Caretakers, Facility Technician, and/or Operations Mechanic and/or Small Engine Mechanic as applicable, setting out daily routines, and assisting in training/orienting new staff in work-related duties.
• Operate and maintains steam or hot water boilers and other heating and cooling plant systems in accordance with government regulations and division procedures. Monitors and adjusts all gauges and chemical levels in the above systems as needed to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Inspect the building, lighting, and alarm systems to ensure they are in good working order and follows up as needed.
• Adhere to all routine and preventative maintenance work conducted on all equipment, devices and furnishings as required by government agencies and Division procedures and records completed work in Asset Planner.
• 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 to exterior storage bins. May collect debris from school grounds, fence lines and parking lots, cut grass and maintain flowerbeds and shrubs in season.  Removes snow from entryways and sidewalks with shovels, blowers or brooms.
• 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.
• Oversee facilities used for rentals during evenings to ensure compliance with rental rules and regulations. Secures areas not in use, tidies areas after use and secures buildings by locking doors, windows and arming alarm systems. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid 5^th Class Power Engineering Certificate
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials and Information Systems (WHMIS).
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire and alarm systems with some diagnostic skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, and the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with others.
• Strong effective problem solving, decision making, organizing, and planning skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Physical ability to carry out all caretaking duties as outlined under duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to organize and lead assigned staff and act as a mentor in all aspects of building operations and caretaking.
• Ability to utilize email, process maintenance requisitions and order supplies using Division-standard technology.
• 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 preventative maintenance and minor maintenance/repair functions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 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.