Janitor/ Maintenance

Lookout Housing and Health Society; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Abbotsford is seeking a Janitor/Maintenance Worker to maintain cleanliness and ensure building systems function properly at the site. The role requires operating cleaning tasks, basic repairs, and adherence to health and safety standards, including respirator fit testing due to COR certification.

Applicants should have strong communication and teamwork abilities, and the ability to work independently or with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of related experience.
• Building Service Worker Diploma is an asset.
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload.
• Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries.
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment.
• A minimum of two (2) years sobriety if related concerns to alcohol and/or drug use.
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector.

Responsibilities

• Janitorial work: sweeping, washing, and waxing floors; cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces.
• Garbage removal and emptying recycling containers.
• Monitor and upkeep all building equipment.
• Maintain repairs on premises including the upkeep of suites by fixing, repairing, plumbing, landscaping, etc.
• Will assist new staff and oversee volunteers; and work with staff to ensure facilities meet the needs of guests.
• Work is generally completed internally, while some external work on the premise may occur.
• Job duties may have a few disagreeable factors.
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program.

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Building Service Worker Diploma (asset)

Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Crisis Intervention Skills Training (asset)

Ability to work independently or in a team setting

Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload

Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills

Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment

Strong physical and mental ability to perform tasks

Two years sobriety (related concerns to alcohol/drug use)

Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Job description

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Casual

We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Days and Hours of work

7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays
Shifts are 7.5 hours in length
Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice
Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

$26.72 - 28.48depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Janitor Maintenance Worker reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. Janitor/Maintenance Workers ensure the cleanliness of the overall site, both inside and outside. The worker will also ensure that building functions such as mechanical, plumbing, and electrical are properly maintained. Ongoing maintenance and janitorial work is required on premises.

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties

• Janitorial work such as sweeping, washing, and waxing floors; cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces
• Garbage removal and emptying recycling containers
• Monitor and upkeep all building equipment
• Maintain repairs on premises including the upkeep of suites by fixing, repairing, plumbing, landscaping, etc.
• Will assist new staff and oversee volunteers; and work with staff to ensure facilities meet the needs of guests
• Work is generally completed internally, while some external work on the premise may occur
• Job duties may have a few disagreeable factors
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

Qualifications & Competence

• Minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Building Service Worker Diploma is an asset
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
• Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
• Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries
• Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
• A minimum of two (2) years sobriety if related concerns to alcohol and/or drug use
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until October 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.
“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.