Caretaker / Custodian (Casual)

City of Parksville; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community-focused city is seeking a dedicated Caretaker/Custodian to join their team. This role involves performing essential cleaning and maintenance tasks in public buildings, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. With flexible hours and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for individuals seeking meaningful work that contributes to the community's quality of life. If you are passionate about maintaining cleanliness and have a strong attention to detail, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a Building Service Maintenance Program.
• 6-12 months experience in janitorial care and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of repetitive cleaning tasks in public buildings.
• Minor maintenance and building service tasks as required.

Skills

Janitorial Care

Building Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Time Management

Education

Grade 12

Building Service Maintenance Program

Tools

WHMIS Certification

Class 5 BC Drivers Licence

Job description

City of Parksville

Caretaker / Custodian

CASUAL

The City of Parksville is located on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations, home to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation and the Qualicum First Nation.

The City of Parksville is an active community of urban professionals, families with young children, and retirees who have chosen to live in our community for a quality of life and the region's inspiring natural environment. Nestled on Vancouver Island’s east coast, 13,642 residents call Parksville home. We are committed to being the city of choice for ourselves, our employees and future generations to come.

POSTING #:
24-15

STATUS:
Casual - hours are assigned as required

WAGE RATE:
$33.55 per hour (2024 rates)

HOURS OF WORK:
Between the hours of 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday through Sunday. Some 7:00 am – 3:30 pm shifts may be assigned.

Job Summary
Under the general direction of a supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of repetitive cleaning, minor maintenance and/or building service tasks following well established and easily learned procedures in or around public buildings.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12
• Completion of a Building Service Maintenance Program (2 weeks)
• WHMIS Certification
• Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence and good driving record
• 6 – 12 months experience in janitorial care and maintenance

OR an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

See job description for full details. This is a CUPE Local 401 position.

Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada to be considered.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] 4 pm, May 23, 2025.

Please include “25-15 Casual Caretaker/Custodian” in the subject line.

The City of Parksville thanks you for your interest and regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you would like to request an accommodation or assistance at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact human resources ([e-mail]) for confidential support.