building caretaker

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government position in Vancouver focused on maintaining cleanliness in various settings, including urban areas and educational institutions. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work under pressure while contributing to environmental goals. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant cleaning experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in cleaning.
• Experience in the green economy sector.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs.
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove debris.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to systems.

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers

Carpet cleaning machine

Waxing machine

Steam cleaners

Power tools

Power lawn mowers

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Apartment/condominium complex
• Urban area
• Office building
• Various locations
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Retail service establishment

Responsibilities Tasks

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse
• Empty trash cans and other waste containers
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Contact contractors for repairs and maintenance of the establishment
• Perform minor repairs on appliances
• Supervise other workers
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• Work with minimal supervision

Experience and specialization Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Equipment

• Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers
• Carpet cleaning machine
• Waxing machine
• Steam cleaners
• Power tools
• Power lawn mowers

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability