We are hiring an Exterior Cleaner / Groundskeeper to maintain the outdoor areas of a busy retail mall in Burnaby, BC. This is a physically active, outdoor role that includes snow removal, pressure washing, litter control, and general exterior maintenance — keeping the property clean, safe, and presentable for thousands of visitors every day.
Wage: $21.11 per hour
Location: Burnaby, BC
Schedule: Full-Time | Hours vary by season
What You'll Do
Exterior Cleaning & Maintenance (approximately 90% of your time)
- Remove snow and ice and apply sand/salt as directed, following the Snow Management Plan
- Operate and maintain a tractor and snow removal equipment safely and as directed
- Pick up litter across all sidewalks, parking lots, landscaped areas, and loading docks
- Sweep, pressure wash, and weed-control sidewalk curbing and islands on a rotating cycle
- Wipe and empty exterior garbage cans and ashtrays
- Pressure wash mall entrances and anchor tenant entrances bi-weekly (June to October)
- Pressure wash and degrease Building D rear sidewalk and garbage room bi-annually
- Pressure wash all building perimeter sidewalks annually (before June 1st)
- Clean and maintain all exterior storage areas
- Remove pallets and shopping carts to designated areas
- Deploy and reposition parking lot barriers as required
- Inspect all exterior walls, signage, doors, and lamp standards for graffiti and damage — report and remove graffiti within 24 hours
- Immediately clean and sign off on standing water or spills at entrances and service corridors using wet floor signage
- Dust mop and wash service corridor floors using walk-behind machines
- Inspect parking lot for potholes and report to the Property Manager same day
- Monitor and report low gas or supply levels to the Team Leader or Supervisor
- Respond promptly to calls from the Property Manager, Lead Hand, Supervisor, or Manager
- Follow all emergency procedures for fire and sprinkler alarms
- Assist with customer promotions, displays, or table set-up when requested
Administration (approximately 10% of your time)
- Complete incident report forms as required
- Maintain and fill out Exterior Risk Management Logs
What We're Looking For
- Class 5 Driver's Licence (required)
- Ability to safely operate and maintain tractor, snow removal equipment, and housekeeping supplies
- Physical fitness to perform demanding outdoor maintenance tasks in all weather conditions
- Reliable, consistent attendance
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout your shift
- Willingness to follow all health, safety, and security procedures
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