Casual Custodian

Custodian

Casual

Parks, Facilities and Recreation Department

Posted October 16, 2025

The City of Fernie is inviting applications for the position of Custodian, Casual. Employment for this position will be on a casual basis, with no guarantee of hours, and will be part of CUPE Local 2093. This position is posted internally and externally, concurrently.

Position Overview

Working in the Parks, Facilities and Recreation Department and reporting to the Manager of Parks and Recreation, or designate, the Custodian is responsible for keeping city facilities in clean and orderly condition and will perform heavy and light duty cleaning and rubbish removal. Duties may include but are not limited to; tending to furnace and boiler controls for the comfort of users, performing routine custodial activities, and notifying the supervisor or colleagues of needed repairs. Cleans debris from sidewalks, entrances, or exits and adds salt/sand and prepares facilities and ensures safety for patrons.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for securing of facilities. Locks or unlocks doors and gates, turn on/off lights, patrols grounds and facilities.
• Performs general cleanup of all City facilities.
• Sweeps, mops, polishes, refinishes floors, vacuums and shampoos carpeted areas, removes rubbish and recycling, and performs all aspects of cleaning halls, walls, offices, board rooms, restrooms, lunchrooms, auditoriums, windows, window coverings, and public facilities.
• Cleans fixtures.
• Notifies appropriate maintenance personnel for repairs.
• Completes related laundry.
• Proficient in the operations of alarms systems and emergency procedures.
• Responsible for vandalism clean up.
• Prepares, sets up, tears down, and cleans facilities and rooms for functions.
• Plans and prioritizes work for self.
• Monitors the inventory of required supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Identifies and maintains a proper inventory of materials and supplies.
• Provides training as required.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of custodial and/or facility experience.
• 2 years of similar experience in a municipal environment or a combination of the above.
• Building Service Worker I. A combination of skills and experience may be considered.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Physically capable of completing some manual labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, climbing, etc.

• Ability to work in various weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

• Ability to work both independently and as a team; Proven ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Professional customer service skills; positive demeanor with effective public relations.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Competencies for Success

• Communication skills with the ability to demonstrate verbal and conflict resolution skills for effective interpersonal communication with others, even in adverse conditions.
• Positive attitude with a collaborative demeanor. Critical thinking and ability to problem solve.
• Independent judgment and initiative with an ability to prioritize tasks.
• Responsible, strong work ethic, and capable of working independently

JOB POSTING

Additional Information:

The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.

Salary will be in accordance with current CUPE 2093 contract. The rate of pay is $31.91/hour. This is a Casual position, with no guarantee of hours, and is un-benefited. This position is posted internally and externally, concurrently and will be open until suitable candidates are found.

Applications can be addressed to Jacquie Hill;

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Jacquie Hill, Manager of Parks and Recreation

c/o Human Resources

City of Fernie, 501 – 3rd Ave, PO Box 190

Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 or

Email:

The City of Fernie strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, City of Fernie will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.