Building Service Worker

City of Vernon; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Building Service Worker to maintain cleanliness and support operations at various facilities. This role involves manual labor, including cleaning, setting up equipment, and assisting with events. The ideal candidate should have a valid B.C. Driver's Licence and the ability to perform physical tasks. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the workforce. Join a team that values community service and teamwork, and contribute to creating enjoyable environments for all visitors.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must have a valid B.C. Driver's Licence.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean facilities and public spaces.
• Assist with setting up and taking down equipment.
• Transport equipment between locations as needed.

Skills

Manual work

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina

Education

Building Service Worker Certificate

WHMIS certificate

Lift Truck Certification

Tools

Wet dry vacuum

Floor scrubber

Snow blower

Leaf blower

Ride on tractor

Job description

Building Service Worker

Job Requisition
JR-2025-93 Building Service Worker (Auxiliary) (Open)

Job Family
Auxiliary

Start Date
2025-05-06

End Date
2025-05-21

Primary Posting
No

External Posting URL
Careers

Internal Closing Date:
May 14, 2025

External Closing Date:
May 21, 2025
NOTE: Posting comes off at 12:00AM on the closing date, with the competition closing at 11:59pm the day prior.

Hourly Rate:
23.14

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

Multiple positions available
Reporting to the Manager, Recreation Operations or the Manager, Recreation Facilities, and under the guidance of the Arena Attendant or Custodian on duty, this position provides support to Arena Attendants and Custodians where additional assistance is required with the operation of facilities for seasonal work, programs, events and rentals.

Duties Include:

• Assists in maintaining clean, tidy facilities and public spaces before, during and after programs, events and rentals.
• Sweeps, vacuums, washes, and mops floors.
• Assists with stripping, waxing and polishing floors.
• Cleans dressing rooms, showers and washrooms.
• Washes walls, cleans windows and arena glass.
• Picks up trash, changes, and disposes of, garbage bags.
• Restocks dispensers in washrooms and change rooms.
• Sweeps sidewalks, clears snow as required.
• Assists in the set up and take down of equipment such as portable floors, stages, draping, tables and chairs.
• Assists in the removal or installation of retractable seating, hockey boards and glass.
• Assists with the conversion of dry floors and ice sheets, including assisting making ice.
• Assists in transporting program, event, and rental equipment between required locations.
• Assists with seasonal work as required.
• Effectively communicates and exchanges information with co-workers both verbally and in writing
• Irregular shift work including evenings and weekends is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current B.C. Driver's Licence.
• Understands and effectively carries out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual work such as cleaning, setting up and taking down equipment, shoveling snow and sustain the physical demands of the position.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and the public as required.
• No experience is required. Training will be provided.
• Able to obtain and maintain an acceptable Police Information Check.

Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Building Service Worker Certificate or cleaning course.
• WHMIS certificate.
• Lift Truck Certification (formerly Forklift Certification)
• Proficient knowledge of janitorial equipment and procedures.
• Able to efficiently operate light equipment including, but not limited to a wet dry vacuum, floor scrubber, snow blower, leaf blower and ride on tractor.
• Previous building conversion experience.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile.

• Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.

By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding application status.

Worker Sub-TypeCasual
LocationKal Tire Place
Time Type Part time Locations
Supervisory OrganizationEvent Operations