Custodian - Casual

ISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training through the Homelessness

Job summary

Island Crisis Care Society in Nanaimo area seeks a Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces across Hearth Newcastle Place and Samaritan Place. You will clean, disinfect, report issues, and assist in basic maintenance to support quality care.

The role requires Grade 10, about one month of related experience, WHMIS 2015 certification, and a successful criminal record review for vulnerable people. Union membership is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 required.
• One (1) month recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• WHMIS 2015 certification required.
• Successful Criminal Record Review for Vulnerable people required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, washes and disinfects building areas including walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, and washrooms.
• Collects and disposes of refuse and maintains clean refuse areas; performs spot clean-ups as required.
• Maintains and cleans parking lots and sidewalks; general outdoor maintenance such as mowing, trimming, and watering.
• Performs minor maintenance on buildings, grounds, furniture, electrical fixtures and plumbing; e.g., unplugging sinks/toilets, replacing taps, light bulbs.
• Sets up furniture for functions and meetings; maintains logs and inventories; orders and maintains janitorial supplies.
• Secures the building by arming alarms, locking doors and windows as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Locations:

Hearth Newcastle Place and Samaritan Place

Please note: This position is open to all qualified applicants and requires union membership.

Organizational Focus

Since 1989, Island Crisis Care Society has operated with a missional heart to support the most vulnerable in our community; to meet individuals in need, where they are and without judgement and aim to restore hope, dignity, and community connections in meaningful ways. While we continue to grow with new and innovative programs that seek to meet the diverse needs of those we serve, we remain faithful to our founding mission to “Provide shelter and care to those in need, reflecting the love of God in loving one another”.

Within our large team of front line, management, and administrative staff, we seek to develop the core values of care, compassion and heart found in the faith-centered roots of our organization by building an inclusive team that reflects our diverse community so that we can serve those in need in relevant and meaningful ways.

Position Purpose

As a key member of the program team, theCustodian works diligently to carry out their duties (including cleaning,maintenance, safety & security, and reporting & documentation) in orderto create an environment that is conducive to providing quality care to thosein need. This contributes in ameaningful way to the ICCS mission to “Provide shelter and care to those inneed, reflecting of the love of God in loving one another.”

Key Responsibilities

1. Cleans, washes and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows,ceilings, floor, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds andwashrooms by methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wetmopping, shampooing, waxing, buffing, using various manual and power cleaningequipment.

2. Collects and disposes of refuse and maintains clean refuse areas;performs spot clean-ups as required.

3. Maintains and cleans parking lots and sidewalks using hand andpowered brooms, rakes, shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snowand other refuse; performs minor gardening tasks such as mowing and trimminglawn, weeding, watering.

4. In coordination with the Facilities Manager and Program Manager, performsminor maintenance on buildings, grounds, furniture, electrical fixtures andplumbing; such as unplugging sinks and toilets, replacing tap washers, lightbulbs.

5. Sets up furniture for functions and meetings. Maintains variouslogs, key registers and other records; assists in taking inventory; orders andmaintains janitorial supplies.

5. Secures the building by arming alarms, locking doors and windows, asrequired.

6. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 10

Training and Experience

• One (1) month recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses/Certificates

• WHMIS 2015
• Successful Criminal Record Review for Vulnerable people

Core Competencies

• Heart
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Conflict management
• Hospitality
• Organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possesses a high level of knowledge regarding substance use disorders, mental health challenges, treatment, and recovery and is familiar with and understands the \"Housing First\" model and the importance of bio-psycho-social-spiritual support in addressing these challenges.
• Follows and practices protocols and procedures consistently and faithfully and maintains effective routines;
• Has a firm awareness of and maintains healthy boundaries and practices and demonstrates self-care.
• Is able to understand and contribute to the therapeutic culture of ICCS within their own position and team.
• Has a demonstrated ability to manage and balance role responsibilities and interpersonal dynamics in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.

Benefits of Working with ICCS

Come see what we have to offer:

• Free training through the Homelessness Services Association of BC

Regular full-time and part-time employees may be eligible for: