Custodian – Full-Time
Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society
Location: Hope, BC
Job Type: Full-time, unionized position
Number of Positions: 2
Wage: $21.72 per hour — Wage Grid 3
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports to: Housing Manager
Anticipated Start Date: To be determined based on facility opening and operational readiness
About Cedar Strong
Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society provides supportive, client-centred services to individuals and families in Hope and the surrounding communities.
We are seeking reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious Custodians to join the team at our new shelter and supportive housing facility.
Reporting to the Housing Manager, the Custodian is responsible for completing routine cleaning and sanitation duties throughout the facility. This position helps maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and employees.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing assigned cleaning priorities, following health and safety procedures, and interacting respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean, wash, and disinfect building areas, including walls, windows, floors, carpets, furniture, mattresses, blinds, air vents, and washrooms.
- Complete cleaning duties using methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, and buffing.
- Safely operate manual and powered cleaning equipment.
- Complete routine cleaning, deep cleaning, and spot cleaning as required.
- Collect and dispose of garbage and recyclable materials.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized refuse and waste-disposal areas.
- Clean and maintain entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, and other exterior spaces.
- Remove dirt, leaves, snow, and other debris using appropriate equipment.
- Perform minor groundskeeping duties, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and watering.
- Complete minor maintenance tasks within the scope of the position, such as unplugging sinks and toilets and replacing tap washers.
- Report building, equipment, plumbing, electrical, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Set up and move furniture for meetings, activities, and facility functions.
- Maintain cleaning logs, key registers, inventory records, and other required documentation.
- Monitor janitorial supply levels and assist with inventory and supply orders.
- Secure the building by locking doors and windows and activating alarms when required.
- Follow all applicable WorkSafeBC requirements and Cedar Strong health and safety procedures.
- Use cleaning products, chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment safely.
- Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or damaged equipment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 10.
- At least one month of recent related custodial or cleaning experience.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Current WHMIS certification.
- Current First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with local trades and service resources is considered an asset.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of routine cleaning, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
- Ability to safely use commercial cleaning products and equipment.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and cooperatively within a team.
- Strong organization, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean environment.
- Sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with residents, visitors, employees, contractors, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to understand and support Cedar Strong’s mission, values, and approach to client service.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position safely and consistently.
Physical and Working Requirements
This is a physically active position that may require:
- Lifting and carrying cleaning equipment, supplies, tools, and materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
- Moving furniture, equipment, garbage containers, and custodial carts.
- Repetitive movements associated with sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and operating cleaning equipment.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination when using equipment or completing minor repairs.
- Working indoors and outdoors in changing weather and environmental conditions.
- Exposure to dust, noise, cleaning chemicals, fumes, bodily fluids, garbage, and other custodial hazards.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, or respiratory protection when appropriate.
Applicants must be physically capable of completing the required custodial duties safely and effectively.
Additional Information
This position is connected to a new facility that remains under development. The anticipated start date and work arrangements may be adjusted based on construction completion, facility readiness, program implementation, onboarding requirements, staffing needs, and operational requirements.
Any adjustments will be made in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, employment standards legislation, and Cedar Strong policies.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a cover letter outlining your relevant custodial experience, training, certifications, and interest in joining Cedar Strong.
Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $21.72 per hour
Work Location: In person
