Facility Services

• Coordinate the capital needs of Northern Gateway Public Schools with the Government of Alberta regulations and processes as well as municipal processes
• Develop, in consultation with the Board of Trustees, Superintendent's Office, and School Administrators, the three year capital plan and ten year facility plans
• Develop, in consultation with the Superintendent's Office and School Administrators, the Infrastructure Maintenance and Renewal Program (a detailed yearly maintenance plan for Northern Gateway Public Schools' facilities that represent current three-year education goals)
• Coordinate new school planning and construction with the Government of Alberta
• Coordinate school and community partnerships to enhance facilities in a cost effective manner while maintaining operating standards to provide learning environments that are in the best condition possible
• Review municipal subdivision applications to ensure the needs of Northern Gateway Public Schools are met (e.g., school sites, transportation logistics)
• Monitor population growth within Northern Gateway Public Schools and provide enrolment projections
• Coordinate facility, enrolment, and utilization records with the Government of Alberta
• Work with schools and Division Services on issues relating to school functionality, capacity, and utilization
• Work with Northern Gateway Public Schools municipalities on common issues relating to facilities
• Contract and monitor custodial services

Maintenance Services

• Maintain building structure and envelope
• Support existing electrical infrastructure
• Manage existing plumbing fixtures and water/sewer systems
• Oversee central security system, including keying and security procedures
• Coordinate insurance coverage of Northern Gateway Public Schools insured vehicles, including buses
• Sustain environmental conditions, including water quality and indoor air quality
• Investigate vandalism
• Remove graffiti
• Provide/track/report utility services, including waste and recycling

Grounds Services

• Design and construct landscape areas
• Construct, inspect, and maintain playgrounds
• Coordinate environmental projects
• Monitor and maintain site drainage
• Manage parking control and flow
• Maintain parking lots, including snow removal
• Maintain concrete sidewalks, curbs, ramps, pathways
• Maintain playing fields/lines
• Assist with school-initiated projects, providing estimates as required

Custodial Services

• Ensure items used in schools meet Northern Gateway Public Schools' standards
• Maintain cleanliness
• Monitor and assist with daily maintenance of boilers and other building systems
• Communicate status of repairs/concerns to schools
• Provide safe, effective, environmentally friendly cleaning products and consumable goods
• Work with Facility Services to eliminate hazards and improve facilities for all users