Position Summary

Job Type:                             Full-time, Temporary

Hours of Work:                 Monday – Friday 3:00 pm -8:00 pm

Reporting to:                      Social Development Manager

Department:                      Social Development  

Wage:                                   $20.00 - $22.50 Based on experience

The Custodian provides general cleaning, sanitation, and upkeep of various Skeetchestn School, Preschool and interior and exterior.  The custodian ensures a clean and safe working environment for staff, clients, and visitors using Skeetchestn facilities. 

Key Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Skeetchestn Indian Band policies, practices, and procedures as directed by the Public Works Manager.  Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to members, clients, employees, and general matters of SIB.

Janitorial/Custodial

• Follows all safe work procedures including wearing PPE as required and following WHMIS regulations. Files incident reports to Manager immediately upon occurrence.

• Cleans bathrooms; sanitizes toilets and urinals, sinks, door handles and refills supplies.
• Cleans kitchen areas; cleans and sanitizes coffee machines, wipes down all countertops
• Sweeps, wet mops, vacuums floors regularly. Strips, washes and waxes floors on an annual basis or as requested.
• Cleans offices; cleans desk areas and offices including wiping down chairs, cleaning windows, blinds,  and glass doors, dusting surfaces as required.
• Spot washes walls and doors as required .
• Secure and lock up building at the end of shift if no one else in building.  Ensures all windows and doors are closed and locked as required.

• Removes all garbage from every office, meeting rooms, and common areas for disposal – removes and properly disposes of any cardboard (including dissembling boxes) or recyclable bottles.
• Keeps aware of condition of paint, heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems and forward any problems to the Custodian.
• Monitors and tests the emergency lighting system for community building on a monthly basis.
• Ensures garden beds, grass, edges are maintained,  free of weeds and watered.
• Ensures all accesses (steps, landings, etc) to the buildings are kept clear of snow and ice.
• Restocks supplies throughout building as required.
• Advises Manager Public Works when a supply order is required.
• Completes the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists
• Backfills essential duties of School Custodian during periods of vacation or leaves.

Other

• Assists with other Public Works duties as requested.
• Assists as required in emergency situations.
• Attends department meetings, all staff meetings, safety meetings etc.

Other related duties.

Qualifications

Training, Education, Experience

• Grade 10.
• 1 year of related experience.
• WHMIS certification.

• Current Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory criminal records check.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to follow safe work procedures.
• General knowledge of janitorial and maintenance activities and grounds keeping.
• Ability to safely use tools and equipment.
• Excellent client service skills.  Friendly, positive, responsive, professional and helpful.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office
• Ability to exercise and model a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Able to work independently as well as working within a collaborative team framework.
• Genuine respect for Skeetchestn Indian Band culture and protocols.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor settings in all weather conditions. Must follow safe work and check-in procedures. Physical ability to perform duties such as climbing, stooping, standing, lifting. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and flexible hours as required to respond to emergencies.  Occasional travel to attend meetings and training is required.