Hightide - Custodian (Casual)

RainCity Housing; Sechelt; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

RainCity Housing in Sechelt, BC is seeking a Casual Custodian to perform janitorial, maintenance and basic repair duties for the program facility. You will assist with room prep for new tenants, pest control, and basic security duties under the Operations Manager.

The role requires a Grade 12, First Aid, Building Service Worker certificate, and about 1 year of related experience; ability to work independently and with tenants is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Certificate in First Aid.
• Building Service Worker Certificate.
• Recent, related experience of 1 year.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the program facility.
• Clean external areas and disinfect building areas; assist with pest control for tenants.
• Assist staff with preparing rooms for new tenants and programs.
• Perform basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds.
• Take direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed.

Skills

Communication

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Work organization

Collaborative work

Independent work

Conflict resolution

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Grade 12

First Aid Certificate

Building Service Worker Certificate

1 year related experience

Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the program facility such as unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls/ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles. Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds. Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed.

Job Competition # cas2026.350 Closing Date: Midnight, September 22, 2026Job: Custodian

Program:Hightide

Position Type:CasualHourly Range: $24.84 - $26.52 (BCGEU, Grid 3) Schedule: Casual

Start Date: As soon as possible.

A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

Program Summary

Opened in April 2019, Sechelt Modular housing provides 40 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing. This supported housing program is staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker.

Each unit contains a private bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building has 24/7 staffing, with a minimum of two staff working on site to maintain the building, deliver programs, support tenants, and ensure a safe environment within the building. The program supports also include an onsite kitchen facility and a cook to prepare at least one hot meal per day. The building also has custodial, home support and facilities management staff.

Qualifications

Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. We are looking for employees who will be dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/homelessness. Minimum education and experience include:

• Grade 12.
• Certificate in First Aid.
• Building Service Worker Certificate.
• Recent, related experience of 1 year.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services.
• Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management, and external services.
• Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals.

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