Custodian; Casual Band

The Lax Kw’alaams Administration Department has an exciting and immediate opening for a Casual Custodian. As a key member of the team, this role is responsible for providing for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment in buildings and facilities. This includes performing routine cleaning tasks, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance or safety issues. Janitors play a key role in ensuring that work spaces, public areas, and restrooms are hygienic and presentable.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors in assigned areas
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including sinks, toilets, and mirrors
• Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Wash, dry and stack coffee cups left in the kitchen; sanitize surfaces in the kitchen areas; wipe the exterior of the fridges and other appliances; make sure coffee pot(s) are off and cleaned; wipe down counters.
• Empty trash receptacles and replace liners
• Clean windows, doors, and other surfaces
• Dust and wipe down furniture, fixtures, desks, shelves and other surfaces
• Maintain janitorial equipment and storage areas clean and organized; provide ordering requirements to the Supervisor
• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or needed repairs to supervisors
• Monitor and ensure that the building premises are locked, secure and safe during unoccupied hours
• Follow safety guidelines and proper handling of cleaning chemicals

• High School Diploma

• Previous janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping experience is an asset

• Must be available to work from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Monday to Friday, when contacted
• Must be available for last-minute calls and shift coverage
• Ability to work independently
• Ability be organized and clean
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, and safety standards
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks

• Ongoing exposure to dust, chemicals, unsanitary conditions
• Ongoing physical activity like mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, lifting, bending and stretching; physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• You will have to complete several tasks and responsibilities at one time and must be prepared to deal with emergencies and stressful situations at any time

• You will adhere to the Lax Kw’alaams Band Code of Conduct, Code of Confidentiality, Social Media Policy and any other Policies in the Human Resource Manual
• Follow all guidelines harmoniously and cooperatively, creating a team approach in their duties for the Band’s future success
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Valid Driver’s License (Class
  5) is an asset

• As per the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Local 2365 Collective Agreement
• $ 26.74

Preference will be given to Lax Kw’alaams Band Members or qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry. However, we invite all qualified individuals to apply.