Building Operator III - Mitford School and RanchView School, Airdrie

Company Overview As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta, including the Siksikaitsitapi nations, the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe, and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody its core values of Leadership, People, Community, and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world‑class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity RVS invites applications for a continuing, full‑time (40 hrs/wk - afternoons) Building Operator III position starting July 6, 2026 at RanchView School and Mitford School. Under the supervision of the Head Building Operator (HBO), the Building Operator provides caretaking services at each assigned Rocky View Schools (RVS) facility. The BuildingOperator acts as the evening Supervisor and is responsible for leading a team that keeps school buildings, grounds, contents, and furnishings in good appearance, and in clean, tidy, sanitary condition, as assigned by the HBO. In addition, the Building Operator may be asked to support minor maintenance duties and manage the security of the facility and building systems at all times while at work.

RanchView School, located in the Town of Cochrane, serves students from grades K‑8 including the Pre‑Kindergarten program.

Mitford School, located in the Town of Cochrane, serves English and French Immersion students from grades 5‑8.

Responsibilities

Engages actively in janitorial duties, including cleaning of the school and the grounds (90 % of this position is cleaning)

Reports any defects, damages, or loss of school property to the Head Building Operator

May coordinate cleaning duties of caretakers

Keeps all sidewalks, steps, and entrances free from ice and snow as assigned

Ensures temperatures in the school building are maintained during the shift

Checks on the proper operation of heating, plumbing, and electrical systems; reports any problems promptly to the Head Building Operator

Security duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

1–3 years’ previous experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a Caretaking setting

3–5 years previous caretaking/cleaning experience

Valid Alberta operator’s license (class 5)

Valid Building Operator A or B Ticket or a 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate considered an asset

Certifications from cleaning organization considered an asset

Previous experience within a school division considered an asset

An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered

Knowledge and Skills

Working knowledge of proper cleaning procedures

Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision

Effective supervisory skills, including training and delegating

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite and web‑based applications

Other Requirements

Must be available to work afternoons and evenings during peak periods within the year

Must be available to work the day shift with prior notice, approximately 1–2 days per month, as well as during school closures (Winter break, Spring break, summer break)

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental Benefits, Wellness/Health Care Spending Accounts, Tax‑Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Professional development and training opportunities

Free parking

Pre‑Employment Requirements

The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of employment.

Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position.

Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months or a list of updated references of a current/recent supervisor on the application.

Contact Rocky View Schools Human Resources

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