Custodian - Relief

YWCA Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance plan

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

YWCA Calgary is seeking a relief custodian to perform janitorial duties and basic maintenance across YW facilities. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and efficient service in a dynamic team.

You’ll engage in active cleaning, operate standard cleaning equipment, and follow Occupational Health & Safety requirements. The position offers flexible hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development within a community-focused nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial or maintenance work.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures.
• Good communication in English.
• Will require First Aid and WHMIS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Regular physical activity including lifting, bending, and walking.
• Clean and maintain hygiene of specified spaces.
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• Identify areas needing attention and notify supervisor.
• Report unsafe practices or incidents per policy.
• Use PPE and cleaning materials to perform work safely.
• Maintain janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Participate in meetings and training.
• Promote inclusive and safe workplace culture.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

English communication

Adaptability

Cleaning equipment

Safety awareness

Education

First Aid certification

WHMIS certification

Tools

Carpet cleaner

Floor scrubber

Kaivac machine

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Custodians at YWCA Calgary are responsible for maintaining YW property to acceptable standards of cleanliness, ensuring that facilities and surrounding areas are welcoming, clean, and safe for all users. As part of a dynamic team, the successful candidate will perform basic maintenance and day-to-day janitorial duties, while adhering to YWCA policies, procedures, and applicable Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

This is a relief position with flexible, varied hours that will be scheduled based on operational needs and staff coverage requirements.

What We Offer

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including an employee assistance plan

What You’ll Do

• The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, rotating, and walking, as well as standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks
• Clean, maintain, and ensure overall hygiene of specified spaces at YW
• Ensure that all safety standards are met
• Proactively identify and notify your supervisor of areas that require attention or maintenance
• Report unsafe work practices, hazards, or incidents immediately in accordance with YW’s incident reporting requirements to help ensure proactive risk mitigation and management in compliance with legislative requirements (Occupational Health & Safety, Workers’ Compensation Board, etc.)
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety materials, devices, and tools to safely perform the work
• Maintain and correctly use janitorial equipment
• Participate in YW meetings as required
• Engage and participate in learning, training, and certification opportunities
• Foster and contribute to a culture of inclusion and equity in a diverse work environment; understand and recognize that individual differences significantly contribute to YW Calgary’s success in its programs and workplace environment
• Share individual accountability to create and maintain inclusive and safe spaces and practices (physically and psychologically) that are open, transparent, and encourage accountability, advocacy, and mentorship

What You’ll Bring

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to positively contribute to the team and work collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively speak, read and write in English
• Takes initiative, demonstrates adaptability, and responds well to change in a dynamic work environment
• Experience maintaining and operating cleaning equipment (e.g., carpet cleaner, floor scrubber, Kaivac machine, and vacuum cleaners)
• Strong knowledge of the safe use and application of cleaning chemicals and products
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft 360 applications
• Successful completion of First Aid training within three to six months is a requirement of the role or provide proof of current certification
• Current WHMIS certifications

Deadline: until a successful candidate is found

YW Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.