Custodial Worker

About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity

Provide custodial services to various City facilities.

Top Key Responsibilities

• Facility Cleaning and Sanitation - Clean assigned areas daily, including entrances, hallways, lobbies, washrooms, lunchrooms, conference rooms, mechanical rooms, and service buildings. Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub, and wax floors. Clean walls and surfaces. Restock washroom supplies. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility and surrounding areas.
• Custodial Services and Waste Management - Clean interior and exterior glass around building perimeters. Pick up litter around entrances, stairs, ramps, and facility grounds. Empty waste receptacles and dispose of garbage properly. Sweep, damp mop, wet mop, or machine scrub floors, including elevators and stairwells. Ensure public and common areas remain clean and presentable.
• Maintenance of Work, Storage, and Common Areas - Keep workspaces, storage areas, yards, shops, and accessory buildings clean, organized, and safe. Support overall facility upkeep and appearance.
• Health and Safety Compliance - Follow all City health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Participate in required training, inspections, meetings, hazard assessments, incident reporting, and emergency drills. Maintain a safe work environment for employees and visitors.

As our preferred candidate, you will have

• Grade 8 or equivalent
• Three to Six months’ experience in Custodial or building maintenance or related activities, preferably involving public contact or equivalent.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in custodial work and safe work practices.
• Ability to exert moderate/high physical strength in moving and lifting equipment, and to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently, shift work hours, and/or be able to respond when off-duty to emergency.
• Skill in the operation of equipment related to custodial and maintenance work.

Affiliation

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Status

Casual

Remuneration

$24.91 to $26.38 per hour.

Hours of Work

Hours of work as scheduled, with no minimum guarantee. Availability required for weekends, evenings, weekdays, early mornings and potential split shifts as business needs are required.

Additional Information

More than one position will be filled form this posting.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.