Position SummaryThe 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 # cas2026.346 Closing Date: Midnight, September 16, 2026Job: Custodian

Program: Yale

Position Type: CasualHourly Range: $24.84 - $26.52 (BCGEU, Grid 3) 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

Opened in Spring 2019, the Chilliwack Yale site is RainCity Housing’s first modular supported housing facility in Chilliwack. It is located at 45944 Yale Road and provide 46 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing. This supported housing program is staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker.

The support workers oversee the front desk, assisting with program area upkeep,



managing guests and providing community supports. The building also has custodial, home support and facilities management staff. |

Each unit contain a private bathroom with toilet, shower and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building has 24 hour/ 7 day a week staffing, with a minimum of two staff working on site to maintain the building, deliver programs, support tenants and ensure a protected environment within the building. The program includes one meal a day, with kitchen facilities and a cook to prepare the dinner meal.

QualificationsOur mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. We are looking for employees who will be dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/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 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 minimal 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. #indcamp

📌 Yale - Custodian (Casual) (Chilliwack)
🏢 Rain City Housing
📍 Chilliwack