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Caretaker 730am - 5pm

@ Halifax Regional Centre for Education

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Halifax Regional Centre for Education is hiring a full-time Caretaker, 7:30am to 5pm, to keep a school building clean, safe and maintained and to supervise assigned staff. The role falls under the NSUPE collective agreement and reports to the Building Management Supervisor. Employment is contingent on a criminal record check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Abuse Registry Search.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain cleanliness, safety and sanitary condition of the school building
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance
  • Supervise assigned staff
  • Maintain building security
  • Implement energy management stewardship

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years HRCE custodial or three years other janitorial experience
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook
  • Able to work day, evening and night shifts
  • Knowledge of SAP an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

The Caretaker contributes to the effective operation of the Operations Services Department within the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and implements the principles of good energy management stewardship. The caretaker will effectively maintain and supervise the daily operations of the Operations Services Department for the designated facility. The position is responsible for the overall cleanliness, maintenance and security of the school facility/building and for supervising assigned staff. Duties will be performed in a professional, proactive and quality manner to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary and attractive appearance of the building(s) for its users. This position reports to the Building Management Supervisor.

The Caretaker position falls under the NSUPE collective agreement. The collective agreement can be accessed by clicking .

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or academic equivalent through educational programs such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma;
  • Minimum two years HRCE custodial experience or three years alternate janitorial experience or a combination of both for three years;
  • Ability to lift 50lbs to perform a full range of cleaning and janitorial duties;
  • Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook);
  • Experience completing routine and preventative maintenance;
  • Able to work all shift schedules including day, evening and nights;
  • Knowledge of SAP considered an asset.

A detailed job description is available .

Nova Scotia’s Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants invited to participate in the hiring process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their request for accommodation when invited to the assessment process.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.

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