Job Description
Medicine Hat Public School Division
Custodial Services Supervisor
Full-Time,
Permanent
12
Month Position
Hours of Work:
8 hours per day, Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
About the Role
Medicine Hat Public School Division is seeking a
Custodial Services Supervisor
to provide leadership and oversight of custodial operations across the Division. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, this position is responsible for supervising custodial staff, coordinating custodial and general maintenance activities, and ensuring highquality custodial services are delivered across all MHPSD facilities.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, school administration, and external contractors to ensure schools operate in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
Assign, supervise, and participate in the work of a large custodial team across multiple locations
Support recruitment, selection, transfers, assignment changes, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions for custodial staff
Provide orientation, onboarding, and ongoing training for custodial employees
Deliver custodial procedures training and assist with required safety training
Attend meetings with Directors, Principals, and staff to provide operational advice and input
Ensure custodial standards are maintained at all schools and conduct quality assurance inspections as required
Manage custodial equipment, machinery, and supplies
Monitor inventory levels and approve custodial supply orders
Assist with development and monitoring of the custodial budget
Coordinate staffing to minimize operational impacts of employee absences
Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Division standards
Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing supervisory development
Complete other related duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
5th Class Power Engineering Certification (ABSA)
Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience
Minimum two (2) years of custodial work experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Proven ability to assess custodial operations and staff performance across multiple locations
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fastpaced, highpressure environment
Sound judgement and decisionmaking abilities
Comfortable managing change and ambiguity
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to engage in difficult or crucial conversations
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
General office environment with frequent travel (approximately 50%) to schools and Division facilities
Ability to meet physical demands including standing, bending, lifting, working at heights, use of ladders and tools, and operating custodial equipment
Use of custodial machinery, tools, PPE, cleaning chemicals and supplies, computer, phone, and vehicle
Additional Requirements:
Valid driver's license and clean abstract
Clear criminal record check with vulnerability sector and child intervention record check
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Position Details
Direct Reports:
Supervise 15 direct reports and support a total custodial team of approximately 65 staff.
Financial Responsibility:
Supports the development and monitoring of the annual custodial budget.
Salary grid: $ 75,006 - $ 91,131. Full benefits package with Health Spending Account and pension available after 1 year of service.
Our Values
MHPSD is committed to the values of
Excellence, Respect, Caring and Compassion, Learning, Integrity, and Innovation . Employees are expected to reflect these values in their daily work and interactions.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter through
Apply to Education .
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 27, 2026
Job Type:
Business
Location:
ca
Company:
Medicine Hat Public School Division
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