Janitor/ Maintenance

Lookout Housing and Health Society; Courtenay; Vor Ort; CAD 37.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Courtenay, BC, is seeking a full-time Janitor/Maintenance Worker to ensure building cleanliness and proper operation of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. The role reports to the Site Manager and supports residents and staff in a respectful, safe environment.

Candidates must have Grade 12 with 2 years related experience or equivalent, First Aid Level 1, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifikationen

• Grade 12 education plus 2 years related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Building Service Worker Diploma is an asset.
• Must have Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
• Crisis Intervention Training is an asset.
• Must work independently or in a team setting.
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload.
• Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Understand and maintain boundaries with clients and staff.
• Able to work with disadvantaged adults in a diverse environment.
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform tasks and operate equipment.
• At least 2 years of sobriety related to alcohol/drug concerns.
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector.

Aufgaben

• Janitorial tasks: sweeping, washing, waxing floors, cleaning all surfaces.
• Garbage removal and recycling container management.
• Monitor and upkeep building equipment.
• Maintain repairs and upkeep of suites (plumbing, landscaping, etc.).
• Assist new staff and oversee volunteers; support facilities for guests.
• Work mainly internal with some external tasks on premises.
• Expect some disagreeable factors; stay alert during shifts.
• Comply with and contribute to health and safety program.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Stress management

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Boundaries

Diversity & inclusion

Physical fitness

Mental agility

Sobriety

Criminal record check

Occupational First Aid Level 1

Respirator fit testing

Ausbildung

Grade 12 with 2 years related experience

Building Service Worker Diploma (asset)

First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Status

Full Time - Permanent

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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

Location

The Junction-Courtenay

Days and Hours of work

Monday through Friday
Shift times will be 1000 - 1800 Hours
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

Salary

$26.72 - 28.48 depending 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 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm