Position Summary
The Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the program facility such as unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls/ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles. Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds. Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed.

Job Competition # cas2024.459
Closing Date: Midnight, April 23, 2025
Job: Custodian

Program: Gibsons Modular

Position Type: Casual
Hours: Up to 75 hours bi-weekly
Hourly Range: $23.42 – $25.00 (BCGEU, Grid 3)
Schedule: Shifts are on-call, based on seniority. Each shift is 7.5 hours long. At present, includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.
Start Date: As soon as possible

A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act. 

Program Summary
The Gibsons Modular housing provides single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing. This supported housing program is staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker. Each unit contains a private bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building has 24/7 staffing, with a minimum of two staff working on site to maintain the building, deliver programs, support tenants, and ensure a safe environment within the building. The program supports also include an onsite kitchen facility and a cook to prepare at least one hot meal per day. The building also has custodial, home support and facilities management staff.

Qualifications
Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. We are looking for employees who will be dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/homelessness. Minimum education and experience include:

•       Grade 12

•       Certificate in First Aid

•       Building Service Worker Certificate

•       Recent, related experience of one (1) year

•       Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities

•       Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

•       Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

•       Ability to operate related equipment

•       Ability to organize work

•       Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants

•       Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

•       Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services

•       Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management, and external services

•       Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals