Caretaker/Custodian
About the role
City of Parksville Caretaker/Custodian
TEMPORARY (UP TO THREE MONTHS)
The City of Parksville is located on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations, home to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation and the Qualicum First Nation.
The City of Parksville is an active community of urban professionals, families with young children, and retirees who have chosen to live in our community for a quality of life and the region's inspiring natural environment. Nestled on Vancouver Island’s east coast, 13,642 residents call Parksville home. We are committed to being the city of choice for ourselves, our employees and future generations to come.
POSTING #:
26-04
STATUS:
Temporary (Up to 3 months – June to September), Full-time
Two (2) Openings
WAGE RATE:
$33.55 per hour (2025 rates)
HOURS OF WORK:
40-hour work week
WORK SCHEDULE:
Thursday to Monday
11.30 am - 8 pm (includes weekends) and
Wednesday to Sunday
3 pm – 11:30pm (includes weekends)
Job Summary
Under the general direction of a supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of repetitive cleaning, minor maintenance and/or building service tasks following well established and easily learned procedures in or around public buildings.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12
- Completion of a Building Service Maintenance Program (2 weeks)
- WHMIS Certification
- Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence and good driving record
- 6 – 12 months experience in janitorial care and maintenance
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
See job description for full details. This is a CUPE Local 401 position.
Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada to be considered.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to HR@parksville.ca
by 4 pm, February 27, 2026
Please include “26-04 Temporary Caretaker/Custodian” in the subject line.
The City of Parksville thanks you for your interest and regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you would like to request an accommodation or assistance at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact human resources (HR@Parksville.ca) for confidential support.
City of Parksville | 100 Jensen Avenue East | P O Box 1390, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3 Phone 250 248-6144 | hr@parksville.ca | parksville.ca
Full Job Description
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 to less than 7 months
About City of Parksville
The City of Parksville is an active community of urban professionals, families with young children, and retirees who have chosen to live in our community for a quality of life and the region's inspiring natural environment. Nestled on Vancouver Island’s east coast, 13,000 residents call Parksville home. We’re committed to being the city of choice for ourselves, our employees and future generations to come.
Caretaker/Custodian
About the role
City of Parksville Caretaker/Custodian
TEMPORARY (UP TO THREE MONTHS)
The City of Parksville is located on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations, home to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation and the Qualicum First Nation.
The City of Parksville is an active community of urban professionals, families with young children, and retirees who have chosen to live in our community for a quality of life and the region's inspiring natural environment. Nestled on Vancouver Island’s east coast, 13,642 residents call Parksville home. We are committed to being the city of choice for ourselves, our employees and future generations to come.
POSTING #:
26-04
STATUS:
Temporary (Up to 3 months – June to September), Full-time
Two (2) Openings
WAGE RATE:
$33.55 per hour (2025 rates)
HOURS OF WORK:
40-hour work week
WORK SCHEDULE:
Thursday to Monday
11.30 am - 8 pm (includes weekends) and
Wednesday to Sunday
3 pm – 11:30pm (includes weekends)
Job Summary
Under the general direction of a supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of repetitive cleaning, minor maintenance and/or building service tasks following well established and easily learned procedures in or around public buildings.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12
- Completion of a Building Service Maintenance Program (2 weeks)
- WHMIS Certification
- Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence and good driving record
- 6 – 12 months experience in janitorial care and maintenance
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
See job description for full details. This is a CUPE Local 401 position.
Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada to be considered.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to HR@parksville.ca
by 4 pm, February 27, 2026
Please include “26-04 Temporary Caretaker/Custodian” in the subject line.
The City of Parksville thanks you for your interest and regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you would like to request an accommodation or assistance at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact human resources (HR@Parksville.ca) for confidential support.
City of Parksville | 100 Jensen Avenue East | P O Box 1390, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3 Phone 250 248-6144 | hr@parksville.ca | parksville.ca
Full Job Description
Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 1 to less than 7 months
About City of Parksville
The City of Parksville is an active community of urban professionals, families with young children, and retirees who have chosen to live in our community for a quality of life and the region's inspiring natural environment. Nestled on Vancouver Island’s east coast, 13,000 residents call Parksville home. We’re committed to being the city of choice for ourselves, our employees and future generations to come.