Cleaner

Mission

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Calendar: 12 month

Salary: $24.27 per hour

Weekly Hours: 15

About the Department

Facilities - Caretaking includes all cleaning and facility operation positions that work in schools and administrative buildings.

Additional Information

Please note:
On regular school days the shift starts at 3:30 PM. When school isn't in session (Winter, Spring and Summer break as well as Professional Development days) the shift changes to days, starting between 7 and 8 AM. These hours are fixed and unable to be adjusted.

Position Description

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform effective and efficient light cleaning duties and services that optimize the quality of the teaching and learning environment.

Accountability:

This position is accountable for:

• Maintaining a productive balance between quality and quantity of work while being flexible to make changes in work procedures. This position must prioritize work and solve problems in a collaborative manner.
• Communicating effectively as well as for demonstrating teamwork to contribute towards and maintain positive work relationships.
• Performing all duties in accordance with CBE and legislative safety practices and procedures at all times to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of team members, staff and students.

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, performs light cleaning/custodial duties such as cleaning enamel, sweeping and damp mopping washrooms, entranceways, hallways and classrooms in assigned areas, emptying garbage, vacuuming of carpet areas, washing furniture, cleaning glass, washing walls general dusting and operating powered equipment within assigned areas within the school.
• Maybe required to perform general security checks and secure the building.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma preferred
• Six months related experience
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and directly related experience may be considered.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of basic cleaning techniques and processes

• Self-motivated individual able to work with minimum supervision

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Ability to understand and speak in English. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.

• Reliability and dependability/ personal integrity and trustworthiness

• Demonstrated customer service orientation

• Ability to lift between 4 and 9 kilograms (approximately 10 to 20 pounds) on a frequent basis

• Physically able to complete all demands and responsibilities of this position

• Personal suitability.

Conditions of Employment

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

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A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.

Land Acknowledgement

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.