Casual Custodian (Cornerstone Supportive Housing Nanaimo)

Connective • Nanaimo, BC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian will assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in and around the supportive housing facility by performing a variety of cleaning, landscaping, and minor interior/exterior maintenance duties. They will work alongside other staff to assist residents with activities of daily living and the development of life skills.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Ability to successfully complete a Reference Check
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Building Service Worker Certificate and/or vocational training is preferred
• Experience in a Custodian role
• Experience in performing minor maintenance on buildings, grounds, furniture, electrical fixtures, and plumbing.
• Preferably experience working with adults with complex behavioral and mental health challenges and/or with problematic substance use
• Experience in establishing and maintaining a collaborative and positive relationship with residents and other staff
• Ability to manage time efficiently, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with contractor
• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, and written)

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of the building and grounds including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, scrubbing, and vacuuming
• Cleans and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, washrooms, mattresses, and blinds
• Cleans external areas such as entrance ways, sidewalks, and parking lots to remove dirt, leaves, snow, and other refuse
• Collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous materials
• Maintain safety standards are established and ensured for the building and preventative maintenance tasks are performed
• Maintains lawns and yards as per guidelines and performs minor gardening and lawn maintenance tasks
• Monitors maintenance and housekeeping supplies
• Follows all relevant Connective policies, procedures, and guidelines

Benefits

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan (for applicable roles only)
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed