Custodian

**Posting date**: September 9, 2024
** Closing date**: Open until filled

**Hours per week**: 24

**Schedule**: (8:00am - 4:30pm), Wednesday - Friday

**How to apply**:Online through ICCS Career Center

**Classification**: Janitor

**Grid Level**:3

**Reports to**: Program Manager

**Please note**:This position is open to all qualified applicants and requires union membership.

Here at Island Crisis Care Society, as a Custodian, you have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our Hearth Newcastle Place Transitional Housing Program. We are seeking an exceptional individual whose qualifications and attributes align with the demands of this role. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Custodian works diligently to carry out their duties (including cleaning, maintenance, safety & security, and reporting & documentation) in order to create an environment that is conducive to providing quality care to those in need.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Cleans, washes and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floor, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds and washrooms by methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, buffing, using various manual and power cleaning equipment.
- Collects and disposes of refuse and maintains clean refuse areas; performs spot clean-ups as required.
- Maintains and cleans parking lots and sidewalks using hand and powered brooms, rakes, shovels and other equipment to remove dirt, leaves, snow and other refuse; performs minor gardening tasks such as mowing and trimming lawn, weeding, watering.
- In coordination with the Facilities Manager and Program Manager, performs minor maintenance on buildings, grounds, furniture, electrical fixtures and plumbing; such as unplugging sinks and toilets, replacing tap washers, light bulbs.
- Sets up furniture for functions and meetings. Maintains various logs, key registers and other records; assists in taking inventory; orders and maintains janitorial supplies.
- Secures the building by arming alarms, locking doors and windows, as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**

**Education**
- Grade 10

**Training and Experience**
- One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**Valid Certificate**
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C

**Competencies**

**Core Competencies**
- Heart
- Compassion
- Integrity

**Specialized Competencies**
- Interpersonal Skills
- Client Oriented
- Dependability
- Hospitality
- Technical Skills
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities_
- Possesses a high level of knowledge regarding substance use disorders, mental health challenges, treatment, and recovery and is familiar with and understands the "Housing First" model and the importance of biopsychosocial-spiritual support in addressing these challenges.
- Follows and practices protocols and procedures consistently and faithfully and maintains effective routines;
- Has a firm awareness of and maintains healthy boundaries and practices and demonstrates self-care.
- Is able to understand and contribute to the therapeutic culture of ICCS within their own position and team.
- Has a demonstrated ability to manage and balance role responsibilities and interpersonal dynamics in a fast paced, high-pressure environment

**Benefits of Working with ICCS**

**Come see what we have to offer**:

- Casual dress
- Free training through the Homelessness Services Association of BC

**Regular full-time and part-time employees may be eligible for**:

- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Dental Benefits Package
- Extended Health Benefits Package
- Participation in Municipal Pension Plan
- Wellness program