Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

FIRST UNITED is a registered charity that has been serving Vancouver's Downtown Eastside community for 140 years. We offer responsive, low-barrier services to individuals who are low income, underhoused or homeless. We pursue dignity, belonging, and justice to meet the daily needs of community members while engaging in systems change work to reduce homelessness and break cycles of poverty. If you're looking for purpose-filled work and want to make a difference in the community, this might be the opportunity for you.

Each job within the FIRST UNITED CHURCH Community Ministry Society should promote our accomplishment of our vision, mission, and values.

• Wage: $27.85 per hour (increased as a Living Wage employer)
• Comprehensive and 100% employer‑paid health benefits including extended health and dental plan for regular staff, spouses and dependents
• Life insurance, Long‑term Disability, and AD&D benefits
• 15 days of paid annual vacation
• 13 statutory paid days off every year and 12 days of paid sick leave

This position’s objective is to keep all the worksite areas clean and tidy, including the offices, washrooms, common areas, and sidewalk. The aim is to have this position start May, 2026 onsite at the redeveloped building located at 320

E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC.

There are 2 positions available: 1 full time Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm, 1 part time Monday to Friday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm.

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Service, clean and supply restrooms.
• Clean windows inside and outside (where accessible), glass, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges and squeegees.
• Dust furniture, walls, ceilings and equipment.
• Fix toilets that are running or plugged.
• Clean ventilation system intake and output grills.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications and WHMIS requirements.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Monitor building security and safety by locking doors, garbage bins, etc.
• Alert Community Connections team if assistance is needed for a community member.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies either manually or by using vehicles.
• Notify management concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways and outside the loading dock using snow shovels and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Complete requisitions for supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties and submit to the Facilities Manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance inside and outside the building upon request of the Facilities Manager.
• Set up, arrange and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders and scaffolding to prepare rooms for events such as meeting, dinners, etc.
• Maintain overall building appearance including watering plants, changing light bulbs, ensuring signage is free from graffiti.
• Ensure cleanliness of bunk beds by cleaning with disinfectant and spraying insecticides for bed bugs using proper WHMIS practices.
• Maintain bunk beds to ensure the safety of employees and Shelter Residents by ensuring safety railing and screws are fastened correctly.
• Ensure laundry is completed daily.
• Other duties, as required.

• Ability to maintain a calm, welcoming, empathetic and professional demeanor with vulnerable and/or marginalized individuals.
• Ability to avoid engaging in incidents with staff, Community Members and volunteers.
• Good physical condition with ability to lift up to 25 kilograms.
• Ability to read and understand chemical labels.
• Ability to work different shifts and to maintain a good attendance and on time record.
• A driver’s license that is valid for the past ten (10) years is a plus.
• Good command of written and verbal English.

• Grade 12.
• Janitorial training an asset, WHMIS.
• Experience in a non‑profit related environment, e.g. shelter, group home, recovery house, low‑income housing.

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