Operations - Custodian (Sat-sun Days) - Vancouver, Canada - RainCity Housing and Support Society

RainCity Housing and Support Society

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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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 Competition #cas

Closing Date:
midnight August 18, 2023

Job:
Custodian, Jubilee Rooms, Casual On-going 0.4 FTE

Salary Range:
$22.74-$24.27 (BCGEU, Grid 3)

Hours: 26 bi weekly

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

Work Site:
Jubilee Rooms

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.
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.
Program Summary

The Jubilee Rooms provides around 80 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to people that are long term residents of the Downtown Eastside community.

This is a supported housing program that is staffed by a combination of Tenant Support Workers, Indigenous Cultural Liaisons and a Peer specialist - all staff will oversee the front desk assisting with managing guests as well as providing community supports.

The building is a combination of two SRO's - four stories each with no elevator, lots of stairs and shared bathrooms and showers on every floor.

The program includes one meal a day and a light breakfast. The staff office is on the second floor with the safe use room right beside it.

Over the next year the main floor commercial space will be transformed into a community space for the tenants and staff along with a community kitchen in the back.

There is no elevator at the Jubilee Rooms, staff need to be able to manage lots of stairs.

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