General Maintenance (Granville Island)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A Federal Government organization is seeking a Grounds & Building Services Technician to maintain Granville Island. This temporary position offers competitive pay with shift premiums and various responsibilities including exterior cleaning, equipment operation, and minor repairs. Ideal candidates should have grounds maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license. This role supports a diverse work environment committed to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

3 weeks of accrued vacation

Annual individual performance incentive

Support for personal and professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in grounds, property, or building maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, or mechanical trades would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform exterior cleaning and maintain park sites.
• Operate utility vehicles including sweepers and forklifts.
• Conduct minor repairs and maintain waste compactor sites.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Familiarity with power and hand tools

Ability to work safely in high-traffic environments

Experience using grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

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Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Salary Range: Our salaries range from $ 48881.94 to $ 51597.6 and are based on qualifications and experience.

G ranville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is to "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world."

Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full‑time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity. Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".

You want to know more about Granville Island? Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca

What’s in it for you

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join CMHC’s Granville Island team, in the Grounds & Building Services Technician position, to keep the island clean, safe, and well‑maintained.

Temporary position of a duration of 18 months.

Work schedule

Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Shift premiums

As part of our collective agreement, all employees benefit from a standard shift premium of 5.75% — automatically boosting your annual earnings to $26.32/hour.

Additional premium

Evening & Overnight Shifts (4 pm – 8 am): additional $2.50/hour
Weekend Shifts (Sat & Sun): $2.25/hour

These premiums are designed to recognize your flexibility and commitment—translating into meaningful increases to your annual salary. Whether you're optimizing your schedule or simply maximizing your impact, your time is valued.

What you’ll do

Core responsibilities

• Perform exterior cleaning: pressure washing sidewalks, plazas, docks, and windows.
• Seasonal tasks: leaf blowing, vacuuming, snow and ice removal.
• Maintain Park sites and playground equipment.
• Use a work order system to prioritize tasks and interact courteously with the public.
• Operate fleet and utility vehicles: sweepers, scrubbers, scissor lifts, forklifts, boom lifts.
• Conduct minor repairs: carpentry, asphalt patching, paver installation, plumbing, drywall.
• Maintain waste compactor sites, remove graffiti.

Specialized responsibilities upon completing internal training

• Assist senior technicians with HVAC, machinery, and equipment maintenance.
• Support events: set up and take down tents, stages, and barricades.

What you should have

• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum 1 year of experience in grounds, property, or building maintenance.
• Familiarity with power and hand tools.
• Ability to work safely in marine and high‑traffic environments.
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., power washers, leaf blowers, sweepers).

It would be great if you also had

• Basic carpentry and paver installation skills.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Training or coursework in landscaping, grounds care, or building maintenance.
• WHMIS certification.

Posting closing date

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!