Custodian

POSITION: Custodian                                               

LOCATION: Administration Building                                       

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

HOURS of Work: 15 – 25 hours per Week

SALARY: $20.00 – $23.00 Hourly    

 

About K’ómoks First Nation

We, the K’ómoks people, envision a prosperous and healthy Nation, in which we exercise our rights and title throughout our territory, honouring our people, lands, waters, cultures and languages. K’ómoks First Nation (KFN) ensures the well-being and self-sufficiency in all aspects of our Nation by asserting our rights and title while upholding our members.

 

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the workplace is clean and maintained regularly to allow for the effective running of K’ómoks operations in a safe and clean manner. This role will ensure the overall regular cleanliness and maintenance of K’ómoks offices and buildings.

 

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring restrooms are cleaned, sanitized, and stocked daily
• Ensuring kitchens/coffee areas are kept clean
• Vacuuming, sweeping, washing, waxing, and stripping of floors as needed
• Dusting, polishing office desks, reception area, and meeting rooms
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Keeping fridges (inside) and garbage receptacles clean
• Wiping disinfecting all tables in the boardroom, council chambers, and common areas regularly
• Removing garbage and recycling to appropriate locations
• Storing all products in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
• Monitoring building security by performing such tasks such as arming and disarming security system as necessary, locking doors after operating hours, and checking electrical appliances to ensure that hazards are not created
• Lifting and moving office furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Notifying the Maintenance Manager concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Requisitioning supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
• Setting up, arranging, and removing decorations, tables, and chairs to prepare facilities for events such as meetings, banquets, etc.
• Setting up and cleaning meeting rooms including the removal and washing of dishes, cups, cutlery, garbage/recycling, meeting papers, and items left behind after each meeting
• Building and maintaining positive community relations
• Perform other related duties as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Community centric, with the ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated, disciplined and ability to work independently as well as follow directions
• Has the ability to multi-task and solve problems
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish working relationships with staff, Council, and a variety of governments, groups, knowledge keepers and/or Elders, and other stakeholders
• Ability to display tact, respect, and diplomacy
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness with thorough knowledge of the current First Nations governance landscape in BC and knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to First Nations in Canada
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and proficient with Excel and Word.

  

Education and Experience

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role is preferred
• WHMIS Certification is required
• Experience working in and with the Indigenous community preferred.
• Education level or experience required for position

 

Other

• Perform moderately heavy physical labour involving the full range of body movements including reaching, bending, grasping, climbing, and lifting
• Must be able to stand, crouch, kneel and/or sit for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and work from elevation, and walk on varied terrain
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks
• Willing to participate in personal and professional development
• Follow K’ómoks First Nations policies and procedures

 

Application Information:

If this opportunity to work in a growing Indigenous organization appeals to you, please apply with your resume to careers@komoks.ca.

This posting will remain open until filled.

We value employment equity and prioritize applications from indigenous applicants, and especially encourage those living within the K’ómoks First Nation to apply. If you have any questions about the job posting or the process, please reach out to careers@komoks.ca.