General Labourer

BEST - For A Cleaner World; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-minimum wage

Educational grants

Team events

Guusto rewards

Career advancement

Job summary

BEST Service Pros in Vancouver, BC is seeking a General Labourer to support daily operations, move furniture, set up classrooms and events, and perform deliveries across campuses. The role requires physical work, a valid BC driver’s license, and ability to operate delivery vans and basic tools.

Applicants should be comfortable working early mornings, weekends, and overtime as needed, with a focus on safety, punctuality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 25 lbs on a continuing basis and perform physically demanding work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to drive delivery vans and 1-ton cube vans, and operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Competency and training in the safe use of hand tools and small power tools.
• Computer literacy, including using a CMMS to manage and accurately record work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Reliable, safety-focused team player with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment, and set up and reset classrooms, meeting rooms, and college events.
• Maintain seating inventories in classrooms and meeting spaces.
• Coordinate equipment moves on and off campus, and assemble and take down displays.
• Check and replace chair and table feet and casters in classrooms and common areas.
• Drive a one-ton cube van for moves, deliveries, and pickups between campuses and to off-campus locations.

Skills

Lift 25 lbs

Vehicle operation

CMMS usage

English communication

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

BC driver’s license

Scissor lift certification

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Location: Vancouver, BC
Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday 7am-3:30pm
Compensation: $22.50/hr

When you join the BESTteam, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly pay rates that are always above the provincial minimum wage
• An excellent company culture, with access to educational grants and regular team events and celebrations
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs, like our BEST Guusto program, which rewards employees that go above and beyond with prizes
• Opportunities for career advancement, on-the-job training, and upskilling within a quickly growing company

The General Labourer supports daily operations at an assigned post-secondary campus by moving furniture and equipment, setting up classrooms and events, completing deliveries, and performing seasonal grounds work. Working under the direction of the General Labourer Lead, the incumbent ensures work orders are completed safely, on time, and to the client’s satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment, and set up and reset classrooms, meeting rooms, and college events;
• Maintain seating inventories in classrooms and meeting spaces;
• Coordinate equipment moves on and off campus (e.g., music equipment, choir risers, kitchen equipment), and assemble and take down displays;
• Check and replace chair and table feet and casters in classrooms and common areas;
• Drive a one-ton cube van for moves, deliveries, and pickups between campuses and to off-campus locations such as recycling and disposal centres;
• Load and unload vehicles, assist the courier driver, and disassemble furniture for storage, recycling, or disposal;
• Sort and divert materials into the proper recycling streams;
• Perform seasonal snow and ice removal, clear leaves and debris from walkways and stairs, water planters, pressure wash outdoor surfaces, and clean drain grates;
• Use the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) to receive, acknowledge, and record work orders;
• Report safety hazards, deficiencies, and issues promptly;
• Plan work in advance of target dates, complete early-morning setups before the target time, and respond to urgent and short-notice requests;
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to clarify tasks and follow up on work orders;
• Help train new hires and temporary on-call staff when required;
• Provide basic assistance to other operations staff as needed;
• Other duties as required to support contractual needs and business growth.

Skills Required:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs on a continuing basis and perform physically demanding work indoors and outdoors;
• Ability to drive delivery vans and 1-ton cube vans, and operate manual and electric pallet jacks;
• Competency and training in the safe use of hand tools and small power tools;
• Computer literacy, including using a CMMS to manage and accurately record work;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English;
• Reliable, safety-focused team player with strong attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience with moves and furniture setups (e.g., moving, warehouse, facilities, or event setup);
• Valid BC Class 5 or Class 7 “N” driver’s licence with an acceptable driving abstract;
• Scissor lift certification is an asset;
• Availability for occasional evening, weekend, and emergency work, and to work at both campuses;
• Acceptable security and criminal record check.

BEST is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We support the hiring of visible minorities, women, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and veterans. We are an equal opportunity employer with the interests of fairness and equality. We will take the necessary measures to ensure that all applicants have equal access to Best Service Pros job opportunities.

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