Custodian

Comox Valley Redional Disctrict; Courtenay; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Comox Valley Regional District in Courtenay, BC, invites applications for a Custodian on a full-time three‑month term to maintain facilities in a healthy, safe, and sanitary condition. The role supports community recreation spaces and events, requiring attention to cleanliness and safety.

The ideal candidate will have WHMIS knowledge, a Grade 12 diploma, a valid BC driver’s license, and flexible availability for varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of directly related janitorial experience.
• Strong knowledge of WHMIS and safe cleaning product use.
• Professional customer service approach.
• Certified WHMIS, criminal record clearance, BC Driver’s license, Grade 12.
• Flexible shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Building Service Worker Certificate – Level I or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Sweep, wash, strip and seal floors; clean washrooms and fixtures.
• Clean pool deck and areas; add pool chemicals as required.
• Clean windows and equipment throughout facilities.
• Set up and take down facilities for events and activities.
• Replenish supplies; request additional supplies as needed.
• Open/close facilities and maintain logs; report maintenance needs to Manager.

Skills

Safety aware

Mechanically inclined

WHMIS knowledge

Good communication

Education

Grade 12

Building Service Worker Certificate I

Job description

Stage 3 Water Restrictions Now in Effect for Royston Water Local Service Area More information

Internal Posting – USW1- 1937 Employees only

Date posted

September 10, 2026

for a full-time three month term (or until the return of the incumbent) Custodian to join Recreation Services. This position plays a key role in ensuring that our facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Sweeping, washing, stripping, and sealing floors. Cleaning and disinfecting washrooms, change rooms, showers, walls, fixtures, mirrors, and counters.
• Cleaning and maintaining pool deck and associated areas such as hot tub, sauna, steam room, stairs, rails, ramps, boards, and bleachers. Adding pool chemicals as required.
• Cleaning windows, walls, doors, cabinets, desks, and equipment throughout facilities.
• Set up and take down of facilities for special events, program activities, and user groups.
• Replenishing supplies and requesting supplies and equipment as required.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and tools. Removing garbage and recycling.
• Opening and closing facility as required. Maintaining routine records and logs. Monitoring facilities and reporting any maintenance needs or concerns to the Manager.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Safety conscious and mechanically inclined with a minimum of six months of directly related experience including: working knowledge of the materials, current methods, tools and equipment used in janitorial work, strong knowledge of WHMIS and proper and safe use of cleaning products and basic knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair.
• A strong communicator with a professional approach to customer service.
• Certified in WHMIS, current criminal record clearance, a valid BC Driver’s license and Grade 12 graduation.
• Able to effectively respond to customer concerns or complaints, including emergency situations when required.
• Flexible in working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Additional preferred qualifications include: Building Service Worker Certificate – Level I or equivalent.

The closing date for this position is September 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Applications for available positions with the CVRD must be received prior to the indicated closing date and time. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The CVRD respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

The CVRD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals.