Building Service Worker

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Building Service Worker to maintain clean and secure environments at its campuses. This role emphasizes attention to detail and effective communication skills, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a supportive team, utilizing various tools and equipment to uphold the college's standards. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a vibrant educational community while enjoying competitive benefits and professional growth.

Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months' experience in a related field.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure and clean environments at the college.
• Perform routine janitorial duties and building maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Cross-Cultural Communication

Teamwork

Physical Work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Drills

Power Washers

Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaners

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range
$48,877 annually (with wage increments to a max of $53,738 annually). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with 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
• Competitive salaries
• 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

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WHAT IT TAKES

• 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.



• Hold a valid B.C. driver's license.

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Additional Information

• This regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting May 20, 2025.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
• Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need. Occasional weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.

Posting Number 02520SA Position Title Building Service Worker Anticipated Start Date 05/20/2025 End Date Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 05/05/2025 Close Date 05/12/2025 Open Until Filled No Minimum Number of References 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.
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by May 12, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.