building caretaker

Lion's Gate Building Maintenance Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion's Gate Building Maintenance Ltd in Vancouver is seeking a full-time maintenance cleaner to perform cleaning, basic repairs and routine building upkeep at multiple sites across urban Vancouver. Candidates should have 2–3 years of cleaning experience, a secondary school certificate, and the ability to work mornings, weekends and flexible hours.

Salary ranges from CAD 28.85 to 40 per hour, with a 40-hour work week, and starts as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of cleaning/maintenance experience.
• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• Ability to work at a variety of sites in urban Vancouver.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cleaning

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Carpet cleaning machine

Waxing machine

Steam cleaners

Power tools

Job description

Lion's Gate Building Maintenance Ltd

Job details

• Salary 28.85 to 40.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

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.

• All weather conditions

Work setting

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

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

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Equipment

• Carpet cleaning machine
• Waxing machine
• Steam cleaners
• Power tools

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
• Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.