Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society
Location:Hope, BC
Job Type:Full-time, unionized position
Number of Positions:2
Wage:$21.72 per hour — Wage Grid 3
Hours:40 hours per week
Reports to:Housing Manager
Anticipated Start Date:To be determined based on facility opening and operational readiness

About Cedar Strong

Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society provides supportive, client-centred services to individuals and families in Hope and the surrounding communities.

Key Responsibilities

- Clean, wash, and disinfect building areas, including walls, windows, floors, carpets, furniture, mattresses, blinds, air vents, and washrooms.
- Complete cleaning duties using methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, and buffing.
- Safely operate manual and powered cleaning equipment.
- Complete routine cleaning, deep cleaning, and spot cleaning as required.
- Collect and dispose of garbage and recyclable materials.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized refuse and waste-disposal areas.
- Clean and maintain entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, and other exterior spaces.
- Remove dirt, leaves, snow, and other debris using appropriate equipment.
- Perform minor groundskeeping duties, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and watering.
- Complete minor maintenance tasks within the scope of the position, such as unplugging sinks and toilets and replacing tap washers.
- Report building, equipment, plumbing, electrical, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Set up and move furniture for meetings, activities,



and facility functions.
- Maintain cleaning logs, key registers, inventory records, and other required documentation.
- Monitor janitorial supply levels and assist with inventory and supply orders.
- Secure the building by locking doors and windows and activating alarms when required.
- Follow all applicable WorkSafeBC requirements and Cedar Strong health and safety procedures.
- Use cleaning products, chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment safely.
- Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or damaged equipment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Completion of Grade 10.
- At least one month of recent related custodial or cleaning experience.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Current WHMIS certification.
- Current First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with local trades and service resources is considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of routine cleaning, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
- Ability to safely use commercial cleaning products and equipment.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and cooperatively within a team.




- Strong organization, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean environment.
- Sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with residents, visitors, employees, contractors, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to understand and support Cedar Solid’s mission, values, and approach to client service.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position safely and consistently.

Physical and Working Requirements

This is a physically active position that may require:

- Lifting and carrying cleaning equipment, supplies, tools, and materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
- Moving furniture, equipment, garbage containers, and custodial carts.
- Repetitive movements associated with sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, and operating cleaning equipment.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination when using equipment or completing minor repairs.
- Working indoors and outdoors in changing weather and environmental conditions.
- Exposure to dust, noise, cleaning chemicals, fumes, bodily fluids, garbage, and other custodial hazards.

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