Janitor/ Maintenance

Lookout Housing and Health Society; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society is hiring a Janitor/Maintenance Worker in New Westminster. The role involves ensuring cleanliness of the site and maintaining mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.

The position supports residents with low income and requires adherence to safety protocols. The successful candidate will have Grade 12 education, two years of related experience, and an Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education, plus two years of related experience or equivalent
• Building Service Worker Diploma is an asset
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate is required
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset

Responsibilities

• Janitorial work: sweeping, washing, waxing floors, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
• Garbage removal and recycling management
• Monitor and upkeep building equipment
• Maintain repairs including suites, plumbing, landscaping
• Assist new staff and supervise volunteers; coordinate with staff to meet guest needs
• Work mostly indoors with some external tasks on site
• Remain alert during shifts; sleeping on shift not permitted
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Building Service Worker Diploma

Occupational First Aid Level 1

Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Casual

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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

Russell Residence and Housing Centre
3 minute walk from New Westminster Skytrain Station

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 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm