Yale - Custodian (Casual)

RainCity Housing and Support Society; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indigenous leave

Gender-affirming care leave

Employee Assistance Program

Physiotherapy & Massage coverage

Vision & Dental

Job summary

RainCity Housing and Support Society is seeking a Custodian for the Yale program site in Chilliwack. The role involves janitorial, maintenance, and minor repairs to ensure a safe, clean environment for residents and staff.

The position is casual/Hourly range $24.84–$26.52 (BCGEU Grid 3), with duties including room setup, pest control assistance, and basic security measures. A BC vulnerable sector check is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• 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 staff with preparing rooms for new tenants.
• Conduct basic security duties and patrols.

Skills

Communication

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Organization

Tenant relations

Independence

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Grade 12

First Aid Certificate

Building Service Worker Certificate

Recent related experience 1 year

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:59 AM

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of theXʷməθkwəy̓əm ,Sḵwx̱wú7mesh , andsəl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, theq̓íc̓əy ̓,qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən ̓,kʷikʷəƛ̓əm ,qiqéyt ,SEMYOME ,Stó꞉lō , andsc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and theshíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast. About Us – A home for every person RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues. RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction and supports for community members who access our services. To learn more, check out our innovationspage . You can visit our Indeed page and click on the “Follow” button to be notified of new job openings: ca.indeed.com/cmp/Raincity-Housing-and-Support-Society/about.

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Benefits:

• 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
• 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
• Employee and Family Assistance Program available to ALL employees, including 24-hour helpline, Personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching: https://www.fseap.ca/
• Unlimited Physiotherapy and $1,000/year coverage for Massage
• Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long TermDisability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies

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 # cas2026.346 Closing Date: Midnight, September 16, 2026 Job: Custodian

Program: Yale

Position Type: Casual Hourly Range: $24.84 - $26.52 (BCGEU, Grid 3) 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 Spring 2019, the Chilliwack Yale site is RainCity Housing’s first modular supported housing facility in Chilliwack. It is located at 45944 Yale Road and provide 46 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 Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker. The support workers oversee the front desk, assisting with program area upkeep, managing guests and providing community supports. The building also has custodial, home support and facilities management staff.

Each unit contain a private bathroom with toilet, shower and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building has 24 hour/ 7 day a week 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 includes one meal a day, with kitchen facilities and a cook to prepare the dinner meal.

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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DiversityRainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.
As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, applicants with personal lived expertise, and 2SLGBTQ+ identified people.
Inclusion and creating a safer spaceWe are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCity’s department of Indigenous Cultural Services was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support. RainCity’s Black Affinity Group was formed to provide support for Blackstaff bycreating a safe spaceto support each other, network, debrief, and to heal from the impact of harm endured. Candidates are welcome to self-identifying in their cover letters as Black, First nations, Métis, or Inuit.
All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating anti-racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and on-going colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, and commitment to learn and uphold the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Employees are also expected to demonstrate anti-discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers.
Inclusivity and support for people with differing abilitiesIn our efforts to provide a barrier-free workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to [e-mail].

• PRISM Employment Support Service (ESS) provides free strengths-based, trauma-informed employment support program for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, including coaching sessions, workshops, personal counselling sessions, and financial assistance for transit, occupational training, clothing, and childcare : https://qmunity.ca/employment/

RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect.