Grounds Maintenance (Granville Island)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits at Granville Island, where you can join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining one of North America's most successful waterfront developments. In this role, you will engage in a variety of maintenance tasks, from repairing fixtures to landscaping and general cleaning. This casual position offers flexibility with hours, allowing you to work in a vibrant environment that welcomes millions of visitors each year. If you have a passion for building maintenance and a commitment to high standards, this role could be your gateway to long-term employment and professional growth in a unique setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and safety regulations is essential.
• Ability to adapt to changes and show initiative in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to facility fixtures and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of Granville Island.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Safety knowledge

Adaptability

Customer service

Cleaning and maintenance duties

Education

WHMIS certificate

Tools

Scissor lift

Fall protection equipment

Job description

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Hourly Wage: $24.58 + shift premiums

Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is "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 developments in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".

About the role

The Grounds Maintenance position is an exceptional opportunity to work for CMHC and become a member of the Granville Island team. In this role, you will work with the Maintenance Department to ensure Granville Island is well maintained and kept in a high standard of repair, cleanliness, and sanitation.

As Granville Island is a 7-day/week operation, there is a requirement to be available for day shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. including weekends and statutory holidays. Some earlier or later shifts may be required on occasion.

This is a casual position with the possibility of long-term employment. There is a variable number of hours worked per week with certain periods of the year with high demand for shifts available. There is no weekly minimum hours of work.

What you’ll do:

• Repairs to facility fixtures as needed (e.g., sinks, taps, toilets, window handles, etc.).
• Landscaping, leaf blowing, paving stone repair.
• Woodwork repair, boardwalks, benches.
• Gutter cleaning, drain clearing; some work on roofs is required.
• Sweeping, pressure washing, waste removal, and other general cleaning as required.
• Represent CMHC and Granville Island in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide information to customers and tenants as required (i.e., questions on lost and found items, directions).

What you should have:

• Building maintenance experience.
• Safety knowledge as per Workers Compensation Board regulations and the Canada Labour Code.
• The ability to adapt to changes and to show initiative when needed.
• Must be aware of the hazards and be able to work in a marine environment.
• Other cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned.

It would be great if you also had:

• Scissor lift experience.
• Fall protection experience.
• A WHMIS certificate.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.