Position Title: Janitor
Competition: 24-105
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Union: BCGEU
Compensation: $22.83-$24.55/hour
Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (70 hours bi-weekly)
Posting Closing Date: January 28, 2025 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.
As a member of the Downtown Outreach Housing Resource Services (DOHRS) team, the Encampment and Community Outreach Worker's focus is to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary group to provide outreach, assessment, placement and advocacy to identified homeless individuals primarily residing in encampments in and around the municipality of Greater Victoria.
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:
- 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 Field Manager;
- completing required paperwork such as janitorial work orders and mileage claims and submitting to the Field Manager;
- maintaining cordial and cooperative relationships with Supportive Housing staff and with the tenants of Pacifica Housing;
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
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 appointment
Additional Criteria for Role:
- Completion of a Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector is required before employment commences
- Must have valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle with a minimum of $2 million liability ‘business class' insurance
- Must be available to be on call in off hours for emergency call out
- Must hold a basic First Aid Certificate (or be willing to get one pre-employment)
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.
