Job Title: Janitorial Cleaner (2 Positions – Upstairs & Downstairs)
Reports to: FRAFCA HR Manager
Job Type: Part-Time (4:00pm-8:00pm, Monday-Friday)
Wage: $25.00 per hour, fixed 20 hours per week
Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Start Date: As soon as possible
About FRAFCA:
The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association is a non-profit organization that provides a diverse range of culturally safe and supportive services to Aboriginal people in Surrey and the Fraser Salish region. The Friendship Centre works from a decolonizing perspective, and as such, works to strengthen family bonds between generations and within the family.
About Surrey:
The City of Surrey is one of 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. We are located on the Lower Mainland on the south side of the Fraser River and share a border with the United States of America. Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.
Position Summary:
FRAFCA is hiring two part-time janitorial cleaners to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in our facilities. One cleaner will focus on upstairs areas and the other on downstairs areas, ensuring all offices, restrooms, and common areas are well maintained. The ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to a safe and welcoming environment.
Why FRAFCA:
- Opportunity to work alongside cultural knowledge keepers & Elders.
- Holistic, culturally safe, approaches to serving our clients and community.
- Freedom to share and observe own cultural practices (i.e., smudging in the office)
- Access WorkBC Employers Training grants and other bursaries to fund training & other professional development.
- Extended Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Travel) and Employee Assistance Plan after 3-months on continuous employment
- 10 annual paid sick/personal leave days
- Paid vacation days (up to 25 days based on years of service)
- Offices located along main transportation routes; main office by the Skytrain station.
- Parking available on-site
Your Duties:
As the Janitorial Cleaner , the duties will include:
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them;
- Gather and empty trash and replace liners, clean receptacles as necessary (Offices and common areas);
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms;
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees;
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment;
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications;
- Proper labelling, dilution and use of all chemicals;
- Steam-clean or shampoo carpets (as requested);
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures;
- Move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies with the support of FRAFCA staff as requested;
- Clear debris from grounds;
- Notify the FRAFCA Whalley office managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems;
- Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas and spread snow melting chemicals;
- Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties;
- Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
- Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation Other routine duties as assigned;
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in janitorial or cleaning services preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and reliable
Working Conditions:
- This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various environments, mostly indoor but an occasional outdoor setting.
- The janitorial cleaner may be exposed to cleaning chemicals; hence, must have an understanding follow safety protocols and follow them promptly
How to Apply:
- Email your resume and cover letter to hr@frafca.org (or)
- Submit your resume and cover letter at: A101-10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1
We thank all the applicants, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Open until a suitable candidate is found.
*Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Aboriginal Applicants.
“We are committed to the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. FRAFCA is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Indigenous peoples, FRAFCA prioritizes employment to Indigenous peoples. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act.”