General Labourer

BEST; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above provincial minimum wage

Educational grants and team events

Guusto recognition program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BEST For a Cleaner World in Vancouver, BC is seeking a General Labourer to support daily operations on campus. You will move furniture, set up classrooms and events, drive a one-ton cube van for moves, and assist with deliveries and pickups between campuses.

The role requires physical stamina, a valid BC license, and a willingness to work early mornings with occasional evenings and weekends. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of moves and furniture setup experience.
• Valid BC driver’s license with clean abstract.
• Scissor lift certification is an asset.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and occasional travel between campuses.
• Reliable, safety-focused team player with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment and set up classrooms and events.
• Maintain seating inventories in classrooms and meeting spaces.
• Coordinate equipment moves on and off campus and assemble displays.
• Check chair and table feet and casters; drive a one-ton cube van for moves.
• Load/unload vehicles and assist courier; disassemble furniture for storage.
• Sort materials into proper recycling streams.
• Perform seasonal snow/ice removal and clean outdoor surfaces.
• Use CMMS to acknowledge and record work orders.
• Report safety hazards and plan work in advance of target dates.
• Communicate with clients to clarify tasks and follow up on work orders.
• Help train new hires and temporary on-call staff.
• Provide basic assistance to other operations staff as needed.
• Other duties to support contractual needs and growth.

Skills

Lifting ability

Van driving

Tool safety

CMMS usage

English communication

Team player

Education

BC Class 5 or 7 'N' license

Scissor lift certification (asset)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

BEST For a Cleaner World is a leader in providing premier services in both custodial and maintenance services, to a prestigious and loyal client base. Our Purpose is to create a positive impact on people’s lives. Recently recognized by the Deloitte Group as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies – Platinum Standard, and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we pride ourselves on distinction.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday 7am-3:30pm

Compensation: $22.50/hr

When you join the BEST team, 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

Purpose of Job:

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.