Caretaker/Maintenance Worker

Luther College invites applicants for a full-time permanent position in the role of Caretaker/Maintenance Worker. Reporting to the Manager of Facilities and ultimately the Director of Finance, the incumbent is responsible for performing duties pertaining to the daily maintenance of the dorms and school.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conduct repairs of the residence and academic facilities to ensure the timely and efficient upkeep of the high school campus’s facilities, potentially including painting; drywall; installing flooring; plumbing; repairing lighting; minor electrical; and changing or repairing locks on doors.
Observe temperatures and pressures of steam and hot water heating systems.
Maintain fans, motors, belts, and perform filter changes throughout the building.
Use of computer to answer work tickets.
Help to provide Physical Plant support for needed special events held in the building such as assisting with special furniture, risers, or room set ups.
Performs snow removal during winter months.
Participate in various renovation projects.
Cleaning of the mechanical areas of the building. May also assist with housekeeping duties such as vacuuming or mopping floors, cleaning offices, classrooms, common spaces, and washrooms as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferential consideration will be given to candidates who:

High school diploma or equivalent is desirable.
A demonstrated commitment to employee health and safety practices and procedures is required.
Two or more years’ experience in building maintenance.
Experience operating and maintaining equipment such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, polishers and floor scrubbing equipment is an asset.
A demonstrated commitment to employee health and safety practices and procedures is required. Knowledge of cleaning materials and chemicals used in the College and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is essential. If not already in possession of this, a willingness to pursue this credential may be considered.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees is essential. Listening skills,
The incumbent must be physically fit and will be required to routinely lift moderately heavy loads of 50 pounds or more. Most of the day will be spent walking, bending, or kneeling in the performance of duties.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $15.98 - $19.19 per hour. Luther College offers vacation, medical and dental benefits as well as a employee and family assistance plan through the Saskatchewan School Board Association agreement and is available after the completion of a three-month waiting period.

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to lchshr@luthercollege.edu by 5:00 PM on August 7, 2024.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Luther College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. Applicants are invited to self-identify in as many categories as apply. You may identify in more than one group: please indicate all with which you self-identify.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Luther College is situated on Treaty 4 lands. These are the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpāk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. For Luther College, this acknowledgement is a recognition of the shared histories of Indigenous and non‐Indigenous peoples, and a reflection of our commitment, as visitors on this land, to the continuing act of reconciliation essential to a shared future together. To this end, Luther College works to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, especially numbers 62-64.

Luther College

Luther College High School is a historical independent school offering exceptional secondary education for students in grades 9 to 12. Luther College offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills. The school enjoys a reputation for excellence in academics, but also for extensive and vibrant co-curricular programming, all guided by a dedicated teaching staff who challenge students to excel and discover their gifts.

Our motto, “Quality education in a Christian context” refers, in part, to the education of the whole person.

Mission

Luther College prepares students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, through academic excellence and a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours.

Vision

Luther College makes transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world.

Values

Luther College has developed a set of values which inform and inspire all that we do. These include:

Rooted and Open: Rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and open to insights from other religious, spiritual, and secular traditions. In our Canadian context, we feel especially called to recognize and value Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, and perspectives.
Excellence: Innovation, creativity, exploration, and critical thinking and the desire to do our best in everything that we do
Compassion, Care and Stewardship: Care for all entrusted to us — students, one another, our resources, and the world we live in
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Safety, acceptance, respect for all while valuing differences in individuals and among people(s)
Integrity: Honesty, transparency, and accountability