Cleaner

Okanagan College; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Okanagan College is seeking a Facilities Services Worker I to perform routine cleaning and maintenance across campus. You will work under the Manager, Property and Custodial Services, handling classrooms, offices, washrooms, hallways, and related areas.

The role requires a Grade 10 education with a Custodial Worker certificate and 6 months to 1 year of related experience. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 4:30 PM–12:00 AM, with potential variations based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School (Grade 10) and a Custodial Worker certificate.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans classrooms, offices, washrooms, hallways and other surfaces.
• Maintains furniture and equipment in clean, orderly condition.
• Maintains building security and stock of janitorial supplies.
• Removes snow from steps and walkways.
• Attends instructional courses to maintain current skills.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Safe cleaning practices

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Secondary school completion (Grade 10)

Custodial Worker certificate

Job description

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired Start Date: November 16, 2026

Salary range: $44,426 to $50,651

Bargaining Unit: BCGEU Support

Classification: Facilities Services Worker I

Type of appointment: Regular Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday; 4:30PM - 12:00AM *Shifts may vary based on operational need.

Closing date: October 21, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.

Your Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Property and Custodial Services, provides routine cleaning and maintenance service and performs other related duties as required.

Functions and Duties

• 1. Cleans classrooms, offices, washrooms, hallways, and other surfaces by:
  • wet mopping;
  • washing, scrubbing;
  • stripping, seal waxing and polishing floors;
  • removing stains on carpeting and performing shampoo procedures when required;
  • vacuuming, dusting.
• Maintains furniture and equipment in an orderly, clean and safe manner.
• Maintains building security.
• Maintains a stock of janitorial supplies for assigned area.
• Removes snow from steps and walkways.
• Maintains current skillset by attending instructional courses provided by the College.
• Performs other duties related as required.

Education and Experience

• Completion Secondary School (Grade 10), and a Custodial Worker certificate.
• Over 6 months and up to and including 1 year related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in the safe use of related equipment and cleaning materials
• Must maintain furniture and equipment in an orderly and clean manner
• Able to perform work of a routine nature with minimal or no direct supervision
• May be required to handle hazardous materials from time to time (the College will provide training)
• Must have ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and exercise courtesy
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties

Our Values:

Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do.

Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially.

Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all.

Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness.

Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land.

Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].