Jubilee - Custodian (Mon-fri Days)

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, qʼʷa: n̓ƛʼən̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast.
About Us - A home for every person
RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.
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**Benefits**:

- 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
- 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
- Employer-paid benefits for regular Part-time and Full-time employees:

- Unlimited Physiotherapy and $1,000/year coverage for Massage
- Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies

Position Summary
The Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the Program facility such as unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls/ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles. Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds. Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed.
Job Competition # job2024.125
**Closing Date**: Midnight, January 30, 2025
**Job**: Custodian, Jubilee, Permanent, Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
**Hourly Range**: $23.42 - $25.00 (BCGEU, Grid 3)
**Hours**: 75 bi-weekly
**Schedule**: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. At present, includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.
**Work Site**: 235 Main St, Vancouver, BC
**Start Date**: As soon as possible
A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.
Program Summary
The Jubilee Rooms provides around 80 units of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing to people that are long-term residents of the Downtown East Side community. This is a supported housing program staffed by a combination of Tenant Support Workers, Indigenous Cultural Liaisons, and a Peer specialist - all staff will oversee the front desk assisting with managing guests as well as providing community supports. The building is a combination of two SRO’s - four stories each with no elevator, lots of stairs and shared bathrooms and showers on every floor. The program includes one meal a day and a light breakfast. The staff office is on the second floor with the safe use room right beside it. Over the next year the main floor commercial space will be transformed into a community space for the tenants and staff along with a community kitchen in the back. There is no elevator at the Jubilee Rooms, staff need to be able to manage lots of stairs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental illness/addiction/homelessness. Minimum education and experience include:

- Grade 12.
- Certificate in First Aid.
- Building Service Worker Certificate.
- Recent, related experience of 1 year.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Key Skills and Abilities - for supporting people receiving our services
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants.
- Ability to work independently and with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services.
- Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management, and external services.
- Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals.

Diversity
RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.
As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are p