Women’s Shelter Custodian

JOB POSTING

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community.  As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE:                 Women’s Shelter Custodian   

DEPARTMENT:                        Human Resources

SUPERVISOR:                          Women’s Shelter Manager and Custodial Supervisor

TERMS:                                    Full-Time

REFERENCE #:                         2025-092

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this position is to complete the cleaning and disinfecting of the TteS on the Kamloops Indian Reserve, in accordance with health procedures and universal precautions protocol. The building maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for clients, visitors, and staff within the building as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.   Cleans and disinfects assigned areas in accordance with safe working practices, protocols, and procedures, to ensure the environment is clean and safe from disease. (95%)

• Daily cleaning of offices, washrooms, common areas, coffee rooms, and lounges.
• Periodic cleaning of stairways, floor surfaces, interior walls and ceilings, drapes Venetian blinds.
• Transport cleaning supplies on a utility cart to work areas. 
• Wipes all surfaces, including sinks, toilets, mirrors, furnishings, and equipment with disinfectant (uses germicidal agent for all damp/wet procedures.)
• Cleans floors by dry or wet mopping, vacuuming, and polishing.
• Spot cleans as required.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Provides care and some maintenance of all equipment used. e.g., carts, vacuum, etc.
• Cleans all surfaces with disinfectant, including vents, walls, and windows.
• Full cleaning of all areas quarterly, biannually, and yearly.
• Collects and removes all waste, garbage, and sharps containers.
• Monitoring all equipment for unusual noises, smells, etc., to ensure machinery is functioning properly.
• First contact when dealing with complaints.
• Report malfunctions or concerns to the supervisor.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the TteS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters of the TteS.
• Help with household duties.

     2.  Other related duties as necessary. (5%)

Professional Certification, Education, and Experience:

• Must have grade 10 education or equivalent and ability to comprehend oral and written English, so as to understand and apply safety, current procedures and protocols, universal precautions, and WHMIS.

• Must complete Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHIMS)
• Must be in good physical condition and health.
• First Aid, CPR Level C certificate is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to prioritize workload duties.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the environment.
• Physically able to meet the demands of bending, lifting and twisting positions.
• Knowledge and application of safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Flexible, committed, and enthusiastic.
• It is expected that all TteS employees be willing to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge, and to further their formal training.
• Be able to lift 50lbs. 

Benefits:

• Extended health, dental, and vision
• 7.6% Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching and Life insurance

HOURS OF WORK:      Normal Day shifts – 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.

PAY GRADE:                Starting at $22.59 - $33.22 per hour, depending on education and experience.