Operations - Custodian (Sat-wed Days) - Surrey, Canada - RainCity Housing and Support Society

RainCity Housing and Support Society

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Surrey, Canada

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Description

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xwməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh & səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, and the q̓íc̓əy̓, q'wa: n̓ƛ'ən̓, kwikwəƛ̓əm, SEMYOME, shíshálh, ˈstɔːloʊ, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxw and qiqéyt, Nations in the so-called Lower Mainland.

ABOUT US RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people's lives.

With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity's programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues.

We invite you to be a part of the change.

DIVERSITY RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

The Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the Program facility such as unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls / ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles.

Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds. Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed.

Job Competition # job

Closing Date:
midnight August 31, 2023

Job:
Custodian, Foxglove, Permanent, Full-Time, 1.0 FTE

Salary Range:
$22.74 (BCGEU, Grid 3)

Hours: 75 bi weekly

Schedule:
Saturday-Wednesday, 8:00am-4:00pm, includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break

Work Site:
Foxglove

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer's Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office.

Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.
Program Summary
Opening August 2021, Foxglove is RainCity's first housing project in Surrey.

Located at 9810 Foxglove Drive in Surrey, BC, Foxglove will provide 100 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing (76 transitional housing units and 24 assisted living units) to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing.

The project also includes an additional 30 shelter beds as low-barrier housing for individuals in the immediate community who may be actively using substances and or experiencing mental health challenges.

The supported housing and shelter programs will be staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker.

The Assisted Living floor will also be staffed by a (RN/RPN) nursing position working alongside a team of support workers.

The support workers oversee the front desk, assist with program area upkeep, managing guests and providing community supports. The building also has cook, custodial, home support and facilities management staff. The building will be operated with a minimum of three staff on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with core operating funding provided by BC Housing and Fraser Health Authority

QUALIFICATIONS
Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

Grade 1
Certificate in First Aid
Building Service Worker Certificate
Recent, related experience of 1 year
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities - for supporting people receiving our services

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Ability to operate related equipment
Ability to organize work
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants
Ability to work independently and with mínimal supervision
Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services
Ability to constructively resolve conflict with coworkers, management and external services
Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals.

Please submit both a cover letter and resume to apply, describing your suitability for this position.

Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.