Role overview

Position SummaryThe 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 # job2026.198Closing Date: Midnight, July 10, 2026Job: Custodian
Program: Foxglove Transitional Housing
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time, 1.0 FTEHours: 75 hours bi-weekly Hourly Range: $24.84 - $26.52 (BCGEU, Grid 3) Schedule: Saturday – Wednesday: 8:00AM – 4:00PM. At present includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.Start Date: As soon as possible.

*A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable adults and/or children is a condition of employment with RainCity Housing. Applicants must be willing and able to receive a clearance under the Criminal Record Review Act.

Program Summary
Foxglove Transitional Housing has 77 self-contained units for this portion of the Foxglove program. The tenants have access to laundry, a meal program, as well as a medication program if they chose. There’s staff on site twenty-four hours a day over three spate shifts. This space has access to indigenous cultural liaisons who creates programing connected to culture and build relationships with participants. There’s peer support specialist available seven days a week as well. The referral pathway through BCH from the coordinated access. The units are populated from folks who live in the community and or have experienced homelessness and would benefit from support services. QualificationsOur mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. We are looking for employees who will be dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental health/substance use/homelessness. Minimum education and experience include:

Grade 12.
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

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 minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services.
Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management, and external services.
Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals.