Position Title: Janitor

Reports to: Manager of Supportive Housing

Compensation: $22.61-$24.31/hour

Union: BCGEU

Status: Part Time - Regular

Schedule: 8:30am-5:00pm, Tuesday to Friday (64 hours bi-weekly)

Posting Closing Date: November 11, 2024 at 4pm

Organizational Focus:

Pacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable homes for almost 35 years. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to meeting the housing and support needs of our community. As such, we are committed to building our fast-growing team with a culture that supports our people and reinforces our core values of authenticity, leadership, respect, and social justice.

Pacifica is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer by The Living Wage for Families Campaign.

Position's Primary Objectives:

The Janitorial Cleaner is primarily accountable for fulfilling janitorial work orders according to a prescribed schedule and to meet quality standards established by Property Services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Janitorial Cleaner performs a variety of janitor functions according to janitorial work orders and following an established schedule, including:

• perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish;
• clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, and sponges;
• keep units in clean and orderly condition;
• cleaning units upon turnover and according to the Society's specifications;
• immediately reporting safety or accident/injury incidents to the Assistant Manager of Maintenance;
• completing required paperwork such as janitorial work orders and mileage claims and submitting to the Assistant Manager of Maintenance;
• maintaining cordial and cooperative relationships with Supportive Housing staff and with the tenants of Pacifica Housing; and
• pathogen level of cleaning will be required at times, responsible for sustaining a sterile environment in units.
  

Requirements

Qualifications (minimum Education and Experience requirements)

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education:

• High school graduation is preferred.
• Must hold a Basic First Aid Certificate.

Experience:

• Experience in a non-profit housing environment is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in a residential building janitorial role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate skills in residential building janitorial roles including performing heavy cleaning duties.

• General proficiency using a mobile phone to e-mail, text, call and manage calendar appointments.

As Pacifica Housing works with vulnerable populations, We require all staff to successfully clear a Vulnerable Sectors Criminal Record Check run by the Ministry of Justice. Any offer of employment is contingent on the applicant providing proof of criminal record check prior to commencing employment.

Please note: While this position is posted externally concurrently, members within the collective bargaining unit will receive first consideration in the appointment.

Benefits

• A mission driven and meaningful working environment.
• Competitive salary from a Certified Living Wage Employer.
• Minimum six (6) percent vacation accrual rate for all regular employees
• Excellent benefits package for regular employees (includes extended health and dental, life insurance, and more).
• Competitive BCGEU Pension Plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness time.
• Career development and internal advancement opportunities.
• Organization and individual training opportunities.
• Robust team building and staff social events.
• Dog friendly offices.

Pacifica Housing advises all employees, contractors and volunteers of the risk of violence, injury and harm that is present in the execution of their duties. Pacifica Housing is committed to providing a safe and risk-free work place, however, we acknowledge the inherent risk in social housing and direct support work while in homes and in other support relationships.

Pacifica celebrates diversity and what makes you uniquely you. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, and diversability.