Custodial Services Supervisor

College of New Caledonia; Prince George; On-site; CAD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college is seeking a Custodial Supervisor in Prince George, BC. The role entails supervising custodial staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining the quality of cleaning services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of custodial experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role, and possess WHMIS certification. The position offers a full-time contract starting January 16, 2026, with a salary of $71,253 per year.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of institutional custodial experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Ability to interact well with others and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the custodial staff for the Prince George Campus.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and training.
• Assist in screening and selecting new team members.

Skills

Institutional custodial experience

Supervisory experience

Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate

WHMIS certification

Custodial equipment knowledge

Conflict resolution

Physical ability to complete job demands

Education

High School completion plus advanced courses in Building Service Worker certifications

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Employment Status

Full Time

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, this position is responsible for supervising the Custodial staff, primarily involved in providing cleaning of the Prince George Campus. This includes general cleaning, periodic project maintenance cleaning (i.e. floor refinishing), and for fixture and furniture set‑ups for college events that can be set up during the night shift. The supervisor exercises considerable independence of action and judgement to ensure the Custodial Division continues to provide quality, timely, and reliable service, and that custodial‑related projects and initiatives are completed successfully and safely.

Specific Duties

• Provide supervision to Custodial staff.
• Monitor quality and productivity of work performed by team, based on expectations set by management; by providing positive constructive feedback (both verbally and written) where required.
• Maintain and update work schedules to ensure adequate staffing and shift coverage.
• Ensure staff receive orientation, training, and on‑going instruction to a level where they can perform independently.
• Issue work orders from the computerised maintenance management system to Custodial staff.
• Assist the Manager in the preparation of Custodial staff appraisals and progress reports.
• Prepare and update written work instructions for repetitive and/or revised custodial duties.
• Prepare, schedule, implement, and perform periodic custodial projects (i.e. floor refinishing) and keep such schedules current.
• Ensure all custodial work is carried out according to priority, predetermined procedures, project schedules and other schedules as approved by Facilities Services Management.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance and compliance with all regulatory codes, safety regulations, and legislation.
• Ensure that all work is carried out with the least amount of disruption to affected areas and the college community.
• May be required to be on call for emergencies and equipment failure.
• Assist in applicant screening and selection of new team members.
• Assist with emergency procedures including but not limited to fire alarms and emergency evacuation.
• Ensure WHMIS compliance in work area, including keeping an inventory of controlled products, maintaining the MSDS binders, and ensuring containers of controlled products have correct WHMIS labelling.
• Cover work assignments and/or assist in all aspects of Custodial and Caretaker work, as required.
• Perform light repairs to custodial equipment beyond the scope of periodic operator equipment maintenance.
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and restock, as required.
• Make recommendations to Facilities Services Management on best courses of action to resolve issues, ways to improve safety, reduce maintenance and custodial requirements, reduce costs, save time, reduce energy usage, increase service quality, increase productivity, etc.
• You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners.
• You will promote a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager, Environmental Services or their designate.

Skills & Qualifications

• High School completion plus additional advanced courses in Building Service Worker 1, 2, and 3 certifications or related training.
• 5 years or more of institutional custodial experience, of which includes at least 2 years supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate; or equivalent formal supervisory training required.
• WHMIS certification required.
• Excellent skills and knowledge of the use of custodial equipment and chemicals.
• Mechanically inclined and has ability to maintain custodial tools and equipment.
• Ability to use various cleaning techniques and operate ride‑on floor machines and other power cleaning equipment.
• Proven ability to organize, assign, distribute and check work of other Custodial staff.
• Must have the ability to interact well with others and resolve conflicts when necessary.
• Must have and demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to complete job demands.
• Elevated work platform certification or the ability to attain within 6 months of appointment.

Band

Band I

Grade

NA

Salary

$71,253 per year

Location

Prince George, BC, Canada

Department

Facilities Services

Desired Start Date

01/16/2026

Position end date (if temporary or seasonal)

04/30/2026

Shift work will be required with this position, focusing on nightshift.

Number of Hours per week: 35

Posting Competition Status: Accepting Applications

Number of Positions to fill: 1

Open Date: 12/05/2025

Screening/Close Date: 12/12/2025

Remain Open Until Filled: Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally able to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Post–Secondary Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Red Seal Certification
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate
  • Other – Please list in resume
• * Do you have any Building Service Worker (1, 2 & 3) certifications or any other related training? (Open Ended Question)
• * How many years of institutional custodial experience, of which includes at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment, do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1–2 years
  • 2–3 years
  • 3–4 years
  • 4–5 years
  • 5 years or more
• * Do you hold a Management Skills for Supervisors Certificate, or any equivalent formal supervisory training/certificate? (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have WHMIS certification?
  • Yes
  • In Progress
  • No
• * Do you hold an Elevated Work Platform Certificate, or are you willing to attain within 6 months of appointment? (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Credentials

Optional Documents

• Other
• Optional Credentials 1
• Optional Credentials 2
• Optional Credentials 3

College of New Caledonia, Human Resources

3330 22 Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8, Canada