building caretaker

Lion's Gate Building Maintenance Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A building maintenance service in Vancouver is seeking a dedicated cleaner for full-time employment, responsible for maintaining cleanliness in various settings including apartments and offices. Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate, at least 2 years of experience in cleaning, and the ability to handle physical tasks. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of $17.85 to $26.22 and flexible working hours. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of cleaning experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle heavy loads.
• Must have steel-toed safety boots.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs.
• Operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove dirt and debris.
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to systems and contact tradespersons for major repairs.
• Supervise other workers and perform minor repairs on appliances.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Carpet cleaning machine

Waxing machine

Steam cleaners

Power tools

Job description

Job details

• Salary 17.85 to 26.22 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
• Source Job Bank #3448750

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

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

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

Employment groups

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
• Support 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.

Advertised until

2025-12-03