Town of Qualicum Beach

Custodian I

Permanent Full-Time
Job Competition No. 2025-16

Join our exceptional team at the Town of Qualicum Beach!

The Town is seeking applications for the permanent full-time position of Custodian I. This position performs work to clean and maintain Town buildings to ensure facilities are clean and safe for public and staff use. The position may also be required to assist the Town’s parks and/or public works department in a general labourer capacity.

Examples of key work activities include: clean, sweep, mop, scrub, or vacuum building floors; service, clean and supply washrooms and change rooms; make adjustments and minor repairs to plumbing system; strip, seal, finish and polish wood floors as required; clean kitchen equipment; requisition and distribute supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties; set-up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables and chairs to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings; set up and remove barricades for special events; paint interior rooms, staging, and cabinets as required; and open and close facilities.

Required qualifications include:

• Completion of Grade 12;

• A minimum of one year’s experience in janitorial care or maintenance;

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record;

• Building Service Worker Certificate from accredited college or university considered an asset;

• Experience in maintaining institutional buildings;

• Knowledge of the cleaning methods, material, tools and equipment used in janitorial work;

• Knowledge of routine building and equipment maintenance and minor repair tasks;

• Knowledge of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System);

• Satisfactory Police Information Check.

Note: An equivalent combination of education, experience, and knowledge will be considered if deemed acceptable by the employer.

The successful candidate is customer service focused, demonstrates good communication skills and is physically capable of lifting heavy objects and performing general Labourer duties. They are also able to multi-task effectively, work independently with minimal supervision, and possess strong time management and problem-solving abilities, along with a keen attention to detail.

The terms and conditions of employment are covered by the CUPE Local 401 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $31.80/hr. Successful applicants will be expected to work 40 hours/week with shifts scheduled Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, with the majority of the shifts being afternoons/evenings.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, along with copies of relevant certificates to:

Human Resources
#201 – 660 Primrose Street, P.O. Box 130
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7
Email: careers@qualicumbeach.com

Posting No. 2025-16 | Deadline for applications is June 4, 2025

The Town of Qualicum Beach is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted for the posted position and require an accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years