Caretaker Custodian

Town of Ladysmith; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness initiatives

Facility access

Collective agreement benefits

Job summary

The Town of Ladysmith is seeking a Caretaker Custodian for a temporary part-time role on Vancouver Island. The position involves cleaning public facilities, setting up spaces for user groups, and basic building maintenance under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have Grade 10 or equivalent, knowledge of janitorial methods, and the ability to obtain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status. A BC Class 5 driver's license and a WHMIS certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent with at least 3 months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of standard janitorial methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to obtain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status clearance.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• WHMIS certificate.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills.
• Commitment to client service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in Town facilities.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, buffs floors and cleans furniture and fixtures.
• Cleans restrooms, cleans walls/windows and replenishes supplies.
• Operates setup and removal of tables, chairs, and equipment for user groups.
• Opens, locks and secures facilities after use.
• Reports repairs to supervisor and tracks inventory levels.
• Maintains documentation of goods removed from inventory.

Skills

Janitorial knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Grade 10

WHMIS certificate

BC Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

Caretaker Custodian

Temporary Part Time

Join our team! Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island the Town of Ladysmith has a population of approximately 9,000 people, provides an inviting small-town atmosphere and yet, is only a short commute to all the amenities of a major urban centre.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing a variety of repetitive cleaning, minor building service tasks, following well established and easily learned procedures in or around public buildings. The character of the work may dictate various shift patterns.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual, laborious, and physically demanding tasks in the maintenance of Town facilities, including but not limited to the following:
  • Maintains a high degree of cleanliness of various Town facilities.
  • Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, buffs and polishes floors.
  • Vacuums floor coverings and upholstery. Dust and cleans furniture.
  • Cleans rooms, washes walls, windows, and fixtures.
  • Collects and transfers garbage to larger containers.
  • Washes, rinses, dries and shelves glassware, China, cutlery, pots and pans.
  • Cleans staff rooms, office space, appliances and replenishes supplies.
  • Replace light bulbs, clean and/or replace filters.
  • Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies. Unstop sinks/toilets.
  • Set up and restack tables and chairs, portable stages, partitions, moves office furniture and equipment, and moves or disposes of materials and refuse as required.
  • Sets up and takes down equipment as required by user groups.
  • Opens and locks various Town facilities, prepare them for use by the public, and ensures security after use.
  • Reports the need for repair or damage to supervisor.
  • Responsible for documenting various goods and materials upon removal from inventory to ensure current supply levels are reflected accurately.
  • Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) months recent, relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of standard methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial care.
3. Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance.
4. Valid British Columba Class 5 Drivers License.
5. Valid Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) certificate.
6. Demonstrated ability to carry out and learn varying manual and physically demanding duties in all weather conditions.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a wide variety of situations applying diplomacy and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive relationships.
8. Demonstrated a high level of focus on internal and external client service continuously seeking ways to meet and exceed expectations.
9. Demonstrated initiative with specific direction, completing tasks by removing barriers and locating necessary resources.
10. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within a team and with Town employees, stakeholders and partners to achieve optimal results.
11. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Additional Information

• Employees currently receive Wellness Initiatives, including use of facilities at Frank Jameson Community Center
• Hours of work: Minimum of 20 hours per week, mostly evening shifts
• Status: Temporary Part-Time – October 7, 2026 – November 24, 2026 (approximately)
• Wage rate: $30.16/hour PLUS 10.8% in lieu of annual vacations, statutory holidays and benefits
• Benefits: As per the Collective Agreement
• Applicant must provide proof of legal eligibility to work in Canada

Posting Date

September 28, 2026

Application Deadline

October 6, 2026 – 4:00 PM

Additional Contact Information

Trish McConnell, Manager of Human Resources – Email: [e-mail]

For further information please contact Kelly Giesbrecht, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor at 250.245.6429: [e-mail]

The Town of Ladysmith is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

The Town of Ladysmith wishes to thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.