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On-Call Custodian
Description
Tenth Church’s Mount Pleasant location brings people together for Sunday worship and hosts a variety of ministries and community activities throughout the week, including community meals, a food market, daycare, overnight shelter, and variety of community gatherings.
The On-Call Custodian helps maintain a clean, safe, orderly, and welcoming environment at Tenth Church’s Mount Pleasant location. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the church by assisting with cleaning, room setups, building security, grounds maintenance, and other facilities-related tasks as needed. The On-Call Custodian works collaboratively with the Facilities team to ensure that church spaces are well maintained and ready for church services, events, staff, volunteers, and community members.
WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Duties are illustrative and not inclusive and may vary with individual assignments.
- Performs general cleaning of all public areas, offices, washrooms, hallways, stairways, and other assigned spaces according to the cleaning scheduled or as assigned
- Assist with routine maintenance and help keep church facilities, fixtures, and equipment well maintained
- Empty waste and recycling containers and remove waste from public areas and offices
- Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, wax, and maintain floors and other surfaces as required
- Clean and sanitize washrooms and ensure supplies are well stocked
- Clean windows, interior walls, ceilings, and other surfaces as assigned
- Assist with setup, clean up, and take down of rooms for church services, meetings, events, and other activities
- Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as required, following safe handling practices
- Keep entrances, outdoor areas, and surrounding grounds clean and orderly daily
- Conduct a daily building security walkthrough before arming the building according to established procedures
- Lock and unlock designated doors, windows, and gates as authorized
- Follow established health, safety, and security procedures, including applicable WHMIS requirements
- Report safety, sanitary, fire, security, or maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor Perform other duties of a similar level or nature as assigned
WHAT YOU BRING
- Minimum high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) credential.
- Previous custodial, cleaning, or groundskeeping experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of custodial methods, equipment, materials, and practices, or willingness to learn.
- Ability to operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies safely.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently.
- Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliable time management.
- Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Ability to perform physical custodial tasks, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to move furniture, equipment, and supplies safely using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training preferred, or willingness to complete required training.
- Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Valid BC driver’s license, if required for assigned duties.
This is a casual, on-call position with shifts scheduled based on operational needs and availability of work. Shifts may include weekends (daytime or full day) and/or weekday evenings, with advance notice provided where possible.
The hourly rate for this position is $22.00.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Tenth Church, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of the multicultural communities in which our sites reside.
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Compensation
$22.00 per hour