Language Nest Custodian/Maintenance

Cold Lake First Nations; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cold Lake First Nations is seeking a hands-on janitorialCleaner to maintain a safe, clean environment for language immersion daycare and preschool programs. Duties include sanitizing play areas, waste handling, and basic facility upkeep while respecting local cultural protocols.

Qualifications include prior cleaning experience, a clear vulnerable-sector check, WHMIS training, and First Aid/CPR. Familiarity with the local Indigenous language and community practices is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior janitorial or cleaning experience.
• Clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.
• WHMIS training and standard First Aid/CPR.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with the local Indigenous language and community practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect play areas, toys, floors and bathrooms with child-safe cleaning agents.
• Empty trash bins, restock supplies and perform basic upkeep of indoor/outdoor areas.
• Monitor building security and safely store chemicals away from young children.
• Respect Elders, teachers and children during language immersion programs.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Criminal record check

WHMIS training

First Aid/CPR

Indigenous language familiarity

Job description

Job Purpose:

Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitized environment for Cold Lake First Nations Language Immersion Daycare and preschool programs. Key duties include deep cleaning play areas, handling safe waste disposal, and respecting Cold Lake First Nations community cultural protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning & Sanitizing - Wash and disinfect play areas, toys, floors, bathrooms using child-safe and approved non-toxic cleaning agents.
• Facility Maintenance - Empty trash bins, restock paper supplies and soap, and handle basic upkeep of the indoor and outdoor grounds.
• Safety & Health - Monitor building security, report maintenance issues, and safely store chemical products away from young children.
• Cultural and Community Support - Respect Elders, teachers, and children participating in language immersion, maintaining a quiet and helpful presence during program hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Qualifications - Prior janitorial or cleaning experience, plus a clean criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search.
• Certifications - Valid Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training and standard
  First Aid/CPR.
• Language/Culture - Knowledge of or familiarity with the local Indigenous language and community cultural practices is frequently preferred.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Office environment - Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 2:30pm
• Working hours can vary and may require a flexible schedule depending on type of assignment or work plan task.
• Evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings, events, and community engagement sessions.