Custodian (Casual)
Casual On Call
Lax Kw'alaams, BC
Posted 3 months ago
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Custodian (Casual)
Business Unit: Lax Kw’alaam Departments
Location: Lax Kw’alaam, British Columbia
Reporting to: Departmental Supervisor
The Lax Kw’alaams Departments have an exciting and immediate opening for a Casual Custodian. As a key member of the team, this role is responsible for providing and maintaining clean, safe, and well-organized facilities across multiple departments. This role involves performing both routine and specialized cleaning duties, as well as supporting department-specific needs, all while ensuring a safe and clean environment for staff, clients, and the public.
Responsibilities:
General
- Perform routine cleaning tasks across multiple departments, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing surfaces, and emptying trash/recycling
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of public areas, offices, restrooms, fixtures, kitchens, and department- specific spaces
- Assist with cleaning and takedown of rooms for events, programs, or meetings
- Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or repair needs to supervisors
- Follow safety procedures and use cleaning equipment and chemicals according to guidelines
- Support staff in multiple departments as needed, responding to requests for cleaning or general assistance
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, occupational health and safety standards, and relevant regulations
- May operate department-specific equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers, washers, floor waxer) as required
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and request replenishments when necessary
- Occasionally assist with moving equipment, furniture, or materials between departments
- Ensuring that the building is completely spotless for when it re-opens
- Monitor and ensure that the building premises are locked, secure and safe during unoccupied hours
- Performs other related duties as assigned and as needed by the department
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- WHMIS Certificate is an asset depending on the Department
Experience
- Previous janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping experience is an asset
Competency
- Must be available for last-minute calls and shift coverage, including mornings or evenings, as needed.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability be organized and clean
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, and safety standards
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Physical ability to lift, bend, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Physical Demand
- Ongoing exposure to dust, chemicals, unsanitary conditions
- Ongoing physical activity like mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, lifting, bending and stretching; physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Condition of Employment
- You will adhere to the Lax Kw’alaams Band Code of Conduct, Code of Confidentiality, Social Media Policy and any other Policies in the Human Resource Manual
- Follow all guidelines harmoniously and cooperatively, creating a team approach in their duties for the Band’s future success
- Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Valid Driver’s License (Class 5) is an asset
Classification/Pay Scale
- As per the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Local 2365 Collective Agreement
- $ 26.09
Submission deadline:
- Open until filled
- We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to Human Resources: hr_resume@laxband.com.
** Preference will be given to qualified Lax Kw’alaams Band Members, individuals of Indigenous ancestry, and other equity-deserving applicants, we encourage all candidates to apply.
