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, protected, 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 workspaces, public areas, and restrooms are hygienic and presentable.

Responsibilities

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

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Previous janitorial, custodial, or housekeeping experience is an asset

Competency





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

Physical Demands and Working Environment
Physical Demand

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

Mental Demands

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

Condition of Employment

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

Classification/Pay Scale

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.

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📌 Custodian (Casual) | Lax Kw'alaams Band (British Columbia)
🏢 Lax Kw'alaams
📍 British Columbia