Custodian

Maintenance & Custodial Team - Custodian

ABOUT US
The Sid Williams Theatre is located on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, care takers of this land since time immemorial, in the region known today as the Comox Valley and downtown Courtenay, BC.

A registered Canadian charity, the Sid Williams Theatre Society (SWTS) provides professional theatre services by operating a 500-seat performance venue and balancing multiple roles: rental services for community groups and touring headline acts; community outreach through bursaries, internships, and other educational opportunities; an arts presenter offering a curated season of diverse programming. We believe our work is essential to a vibrant and healthy community.

OUR VISION
Create an inclusive and accessible space to gather, inspire, and cultivate live performance magic in the Comox
Valley.

Custodian.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Custodial is responsible for performing cleaning tasks, minor maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties to make sure the Sid Williams Theatre is maintained to a high standard regarding cleanliness and safety.

Reporting to the Assistant Technical Director, the Custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the venue, ensuring that all patrons, rental clients, artists, volunteers, and members of the public have a clean and safe experience at the Sid Williams Theatre.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES**
- Post-event and routine cleaning to ensure event readiness and a high standard of cleanliness throughout the building - this includes both interior and exterior areas of the theatre. Cleaning tasks include: Tidying and returning furniture and equipment to stored locations; Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and dusting; Emptying trash and recycling receptacles and replacing liners; Cleaning and sanitizing washroom fixtures and replenishing supplies
- Additional regular cleaning of infrastructure as found dusty, stained, worn, or visibly dirty (e.g. floor finishing, vents, baseboards, etc).
- Maintenance duties for general upkeep of the building: Small repairs (no permit or trade required, i.e., not electrical); Interior/exterior painting; Complete periodic inspections of systems; Complete certain preventative maintenance tasks
- Follow all OHSC policies and procedures based on the SWTS Occupational Health and Safety Program.
- Seasonal tasks as per maintenance schedule or OHSC policies.
- Assist and support maintenance contractors.
- Order some cleaning and maintenance supplies.
- Direct custodial and maintenance volunteers when applicable.
- Participate in departmental and staff meetings.
- Participate in the Occupational Health and Safety program
- Other cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor

**QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES**
- Custodial and building maintenance experience plus experience with safe operation of related equipment and hand tools (reference required)
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions
- Physical stamina to perform manual labour tasks such as lifting heavy objects, standing for long periods of time, and ladder work
- WHMIS certification*
- Emergency First Aid for Industry with AED*
- Clean criminal record check
- Building Service Worker 1 certificate is an asset

**Probationary period**: 90 days

**Work location**: On-site

**Hours**: average of 20 hours per week with possibility of additional hours for coverage and/or volume of event schedule

**Schedule**: Hours will be flexible and responsive to schedule of events. The SWTS operates seven (7) days a week.

**Compensation**: $20 - $24 per hour, depending on demonstrated experience

SWTS compensation policy offers annual increases within approved budgets. Extended health benefits and professional development available following successful probationary period. Vacation per BC employment standards.

SWTS is a **WorkSafe BC registrant**, a member of **Actsafe Safety Association**, and a signatory to the
**Respectful Workplaces in the Arts**.

**Start date**: As soon as possible

**TO APPLY**

Please send your resume, including cover letter and references to:
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-12