Building Service Worker

Sander van den Akker Content Management & Webdesign; 100 Mile House; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative city is looking for a dedicated Building Service Worker to join their team. This role involves performing essential cleaning and janitorial tasks, ensuring the upkeep of facilities, and providing assistance to the public. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are committed to making a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your growth and development while contributing to the livability of the community. Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will be key in maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness.

Benefits

Team-oriented environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent and Building Service Worker Certificate required.
• WHMIS certification and experience in janitorial work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, janitorial, and custodial tasks at Century House.
• Conduct minor maintenance, repair, and room setups/take downs.

Skills

Cleaning and janitorial tasks

Minor maintenance and repair

Customer service skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to lift and move furniture

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Building Service Worker Certificate

WHMIS certificate

Tools

Cleaning and maintenance equipment

Job description

Located on the land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. New Westminster continues to be growing and innovative city within Metro Vancouver. The City of New Westminster is seeking a Building Service Worker to support the growth of our communities’ services and livability.

The City of New Westminster is seeking a Building Service Worker to perform cleaning, janitorial and custodial tasks and room setups/take downs at Century House. Your duties will include sweeping, vacuuming, floor care, hallways and related areas; washing hand basins, sinks and toilets; cleaning windows, doors, shelves and other surfaces; cleaning and sweeping steps and clearing snow and ice around the buildings; performing minor maintenance, repair and painting; taking down rooms for daily activities; ensuring building security and providing assistance to the public and user groups; completing logbooks and other written materials; and other related work as required. In addition you will be completing room set up and take downs before and after room rentals and programs.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:

• You enjoy working in a team oriented environment, where you gain problem solving and customer services skills
• Join a team that has supports learning and growth, as we want to invest in your development
• Want to make a difference in the community
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse and rewarding workplace.

DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Building Service Worker Certificate and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• WHMIS certificate and working knowledge of the materials, methods, tools and equipment used in janitorial work
• Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector.
• Valid BC Driver's License is an asset.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Detail oriented and conscientious about quality in your work
• Self-motivated and proactive; can work with minimal supervision
• Knowledgeable in and able to perform routine and minor building repair and maintenance tasks
• Experience with performing cleaning and janitorial tasks before, during and after facility events
• Skilled in the use and care of cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Ability to lift and move furniture and equipment and perform set ups and take downs for program activities
• The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Flexible and available to assist with immediate and emergent coverage requirements
• Manually lift and carry materials, goods and equipment under 23 kg
  

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts including morning, afternoons, evenings, weekdays, weekends and statutory holiday shifts.