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Custodian

@ University of the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

The University of the Fraser Valley is hiring a full-time Custodian to clean and secure assigned areas across its campuses. The role covers washrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways and entrances, plus locking buildings, moving furniture and clearing exterior walkways. The posting requires a Building Service Worker Certificate, one year of related experience and WHMIS, and states that shift work applies.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean washrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways and entrances
  • Remove garbage and maintain floor appearance
  • Lock and unlock buildings and classrooms
  • Move furniture and equipment
  • Clear litter and snow from exterior walkways

Requirements summary:

  • Building Service Worker Certificate required
  • One year of related experience
  • WHMIS certification required
  • Knowledge of stripping and waxing floors
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Moderate physical exertion, including heavy lifting

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Employer posting date
2026-11-10
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool, Office, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBuilding Service Worker Certificate, WHMIS
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities

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Job description
Job Summary

The Custodian provides complete custodian services at UFV campuses as assigned. The incumbent is responsible for the care of assigned areas, such as washrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, and entrance ways, performing complete cleaning services, removing garbage, maintaining the appearance of floor areas and stairwells, and ensuring that classrooms are ready for learning.

The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining the security of buildings, locking and unlocking buildings and classrooms as necessary, moving furniture and equipment as required, and removing litter and snow from the exterior walkways as required.

The Custodian ensures the cleanliness and daily general appearance of the University.

Qualifications

  • Building Service Worker Certificate is required.
  • One (1) year of related experience.
  • WHMIS certification is required.
  • Knowledge of commercial equipment and procedures used for stripping and waxing floors required.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Duties require a moderate degree of physical exertion including bending down, kneeling, crouching for extended periods of time, pulling, pushing, manually carrying, lifting & transporting heavy objects.
  • Required to work in environments exposed to strong fumes, noise, dust, heights, and equipment with moving parts that requires employee to be cognizant of all safety protocols & procedures inherent in their field, making use of professional protection equipment such as ear plugs, safety glasses, and gloves.
  • All Custodial staff required to wear a UFV uniform.
  • Shift work applies.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

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