C125 - Housekeeper - (Casual)

Title: Housekeeper -
(Casual)

Number of Positions: Multiple

Competition Number: C125

Location: Chilliwack,
BC

Position Status: Casual (On Call)

Reports to: Program
Manager

Compensation: (Grid 1)
$ $24.08

Job Summary:

The
Housekeeper at Phoenix Society performs heavy to light cleaning duties to
ensure that the suites and
common areas in the facility are in a clean and orderly condition, working in tandem with other janitorial staff and volunteers. Key
responsibilities include: cleaning floors; shampooing rugs; washing walls and windows;
removing garbage; laundry; cleaning appliances; and notifying management when
any supplies or repairs are required.

Responsibilities: 

Custodial
Services

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming
• Strip, seal, finish and polish floors as required
• Gather
  and empty all garbage, recycling and compost bins
• Service,
  clean and supply restrooms
• Clean
  and polish furniture, fixtures and appliances
• Clean
  windows, glass partitions and mirrors
• Dust
  furniture, walls, machines and equipment
• Steam-clean
  and/or shampoo carpets or rugs
• Make
  beds and keep linens in stock as needed;
• Performs
  laundry duties such as washing linens and clothing.
• Follow
  procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment
• Perform
  other duties as requested

Maintenance Services

• Monitor
  building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after
  cleaning and checking electrical appliances to ensure that hazards are not
  created
• Notify
  managers concerning the need for major repairs, minor renovations,  or building operating systems service
• Requisition
  supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Maintain
  and organize cleaning equipment, materials and supplies
• Perform
  other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Academic:
  Successful completion of Grade 12
• 1
  to 3 years of related experience providing custodial and/or housekeeping
  services
• Related
  post-secondary and WHMIS training is an asset
• Valid
  Class 5 driver's licence is required
• Satisfactory
  completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is
  required
• Satisfactory
  completion of Tuberculosis Screening form is required
• Satisfactory
  completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required
• First
  Aid certification with CPR is required

Skills & Knowledge:

• English:
  fluent and able to effectively communicate professionally, both orally and
  written
• Demonstrated
  experience in custodial services and/or housekeeping
• Ability to perform heavy to
  light cleaning duties including heavy lifting, climbing stairs, and standing
  for extended periods of time
• Basic computer skills including
  Microsoft Office.
• Strong
  organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong
  interpersonal skills
• Ability
  to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance       
• Ability to work independently and contribute to team settings
• Flexibility to work during
  evenings and weekends, and be on call, as needed
• Excellent ability to work under pressure in
  a diverse, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Experience
  in providing a person centered and community minded environment with
  marginalized people is an asset

Competencies:

Approach
to Work 

• Demonstrates initiative,
  flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
• Actively seeks and incorporates
  feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
• Sets goals, creates and
  implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates results 
• Adeptly manages competing tasks
  and uses time efficiently and effectively 

Job
Knowledge & Quality of Work 

• High-degree of relevant and
  current job knowledge and skill
• Consistently produces accurate,
  thorough, high-quality work in a timely manner
• Builds and promotes a culture of
  health and safety in the workplace
• Implements and enforces best
  practices in health and safety within the workplace (What does
  enforce mean? Is it up to this position to enforce?)

Judgement
& Decision-Making 

• Models independent
  thinking and creativity  
•  Demonstrates effective
  problem-solving skills 
• Makes clear, consistent,
  transparent and timely decisions after contemplating various available courses
  of action
• Exercises sound judgment in the
  best interests of the organization 

Communication
& Interpersonal Skills 

• Expresses themselves clearly and
  professionally both verbally and in writing
• Displays high emotional
  intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and
  confidential situations
• Has a manner, style and presence
  that makes a positive impression
• Listens to and considers others'
  views 

Personal
Leadership 

• Models the
  organization's core values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, and
  strength-based practices 
• Fosters enthusiasm, energy and
  commitment
• Takes responsibility for
  personal actions, performance and health
• Is reliable and accountable;
  shows up on time ready to work 

Teamwork
& Collaboration

• Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure organizational
  success 
• Champions positive working
  relationships with staff and external stakeholders
• Supports an environment of
  openness, and champions teamwork and communication across programs
• Leverages the expertise and
  experience of others for organizational success 

Closing
Details:

Closing
Date

Internal
applications will be accepted until January 19th, 2026, 04:00 pm

"All
employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on
the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9."
Internal applicants must notify the manager of intent to apply.

External
applicants will be reviewed after internal applicants have been reviewed and
interviewed.

All
qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Phoenix
is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of
all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous
peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate
needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may
contact our HR department. Any personal information provided will be maintained
in confidence.

While
we thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.