Custodian/maintenance

**About us**

First Metropolitan United Church is a church community in Victoria, BC. We are a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community in the heart of Victoria, BC. We welcome everyone no matter their age, ethnic or cultural background, income, ability, gender identity and sexual orientation.

First Metropolitan United Church in downtown Victoria is seeking an experienced Custodian to join its custodial team. The property, located at Balmoral Rd and Quadra St., consists of the church sanctuary building, the Christian Education wing and the Fellowship Hall.

The Casual Custodian assists the Building Supervisor and Custodian in maintaining the church building and property; performs work of routine difficulty in custodial duties; performs other work as required or assigned.

This is a casual position with variable working hours.The custodian role involves the regular cleaning of the church and property, routine maintenance (changing light bulbs, lawn cutting, garden watering and snow removal, etc.), set up and take down of furniture and equipment for booked spaces and the operation of building heating and security systems.

Our work environment includes:

- Casual work attire
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Opportunities for extra time and occasional overtime

This is a 14 hour per week position reporting to the Building Supervisor. Weekly shift times are:

- 8:30am to 3:30 pm Thursdays and Fridays
- Some extra hours and may be required occasionally work Monday evenings or Saturday mornings.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Security -responsible for opening/closing the building and arming/disarming alarm system
- Cleaning-cleans classrooms, offices, washrooms, and common areas
- Church user groups
- Set up/take down of furniture and equipment as detailed in room booking requests, provides access to rooms and acts as an agent of the church with user groups
- Report damage etc. to Building Supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned

**Position Requirements**:

- Competency in skills related to custodial duties in maintaining the church to acceptable cleanliness and safety standards
- Possess the physical strength, stamina, and dexterity to lift, carry, push or pull light to moderately heavy objects
- Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions
- Ability and knowledge of working with toxic or caustic chemicals
- Good interpersonal skills to be able to work cooperatively with broad spectrum of people, including professionals, volunteers, staff and building users
- Possess good ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to adjust to changes in work schedules

**Accountability**:

- The Casual Custodian is responsible to the Building Supervisor for building operations, administration and payroll matters
- The Casual Custodian is responsible to the Ministry and Personnel Committee for personnel matters

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

**Salary**: From $20.85 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- On call
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person