Building Service Worker - On-Call

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Douglas College seeks a dedicated Building Service Worker to maintain clean and secure environments across its campuses in Coquitlam and New Westminster. This on-call part-time position values attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Join a supportive team that fosters inclusivity and professional growth through various benefits and opportunities.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months’ work experience in a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal fluency in English.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment for janitorial duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine facilities services ensuring cleanliness and security.
• Perform physical work related to janitorial duties and building maintenance.
• Interact effectively with diverse members of the college community.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power drills

Power washers

Wet/dry vacuum cleaners

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca . Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by November 18. 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

Salary Range

$26.86 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $29.53 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance to the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re dedicated to maintaining secure and clean environments. When it comes to organizing and providing routine facilities services, your attention to detail ensures every task is completed on time and with care. Your excellent communication skills, combined with your ability to establish strong working relationships, help us meet the needs of our College community. With your diverse knowledge in a variety of relevant processes, tools, and equipment, your expertise is key in supporting the safety, health, and functionality of our campuses.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Building Service Worker position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• A minimum of six months’ work experience in a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills including written and verbal fluency in the English language.
• A demonstrated ability to:
  • interact effectively and tactfully with people of various backgrounds and cultures, including students, college employees and the broader community.
  • develop, establish and maintain good working relationships.
  • work as an effective team member.
  • use a wide variety of tools and equipment including power drills, power washers and wet/dry vacuum cleaners.
  • perform physical work related to routine janitorial duties and building maintenance .
  • read basic schematics for locating electrical outlets, related breakers and panels.
• This temporary, part-time, On-Call position is available effective December 4, 2024.
• Regular hours of work are varied according to departmental operations (7am – 11pm) .
• Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need.
• This position works at both main campuses New Westminster and Coquitlam.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02411SA

Position Title

Position Title Building Service Worker - On-Call

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 12/04/2024

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 11/12/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Minimum Number of References

Minimum Number of References 2

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by November 18, 2024 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-2 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 6-9 years
  • 10 years or more
  • 7+
• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
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