Janitor/ Maintenance

Lookout Housing and Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Courtenay, BC, is seeking a full-time Janitor/Maintenance Worker to maintain cleanliness and ensure building systems are running smoothly. The role reports to the Site Manager and supports staff and volunteers while serving adults with low income.

Responsibilities include cleaning, repairs, and safety compliance, with respirator fit testing required due to COR certification. A Grade 12 education and First Aid Level 1 are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education, plus two years of related experience or equivalent
• 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

Responsibilities

• Sweep, wash, and wax floors; clean and disinfect all surfaces
• Garbage removal and recycling
• Monitor and upkeep building equipment
• Repair and maintain suites and premises
• Assist new staff and oversee volunteers; ensure facilities meet guest needs
• Occasional external work on the premises
• Maintain health and safety program compliance

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Stress management

Independent worker

Education

Grade 12

BSW Diploma asset

Job description

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Courtenay, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

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

July 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm