Janitor/ Maintenance

Lookout Housing and Health Society; Vancouver; Híbrido; CAD 37.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Lookout Housing and Health Society seeks a part-time Janitor/Maintenance Worker to maintain cleanliness and ensure building systems are functioning properly. The role reports to the Site Manager and supports staff and volunteers to meet guests’ needs, with shifts Friday–Saturday from 16:00 to 00:00.

The successful candidate will have Grade 12 education, a background in building maintenance, and may possess the Building Service Worker Diploma, with mandatory First Aid and a readiness to comply

Formación

• Grade 12 education with 2 years 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
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
• Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
• A minimum of two years sobriety if related concerns to alcohol and/or drug use

Responsabilidades

• Janitorial duties: sweeping, washing, waxing floors, cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces
• Garbage removal and recycling container management
• Monitor and upkeep building equipment
• Maintenance and repairs of premises including plumbing and landscaping
• Assist new staff and oversee volunteers; coordinate with staff to meet guest needs
• Work mostly internal with some external tasks on the premises
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Stress management

Independent work

Physical fitness

Sobriety

Criminal record clearance

Educación

Grade 12 education

Building Service Worker Diploma (asset)

Occupational First Aid Level 1 (asset)

Crisis Intervention Training (asset)

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Part 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

Jeffrey Ross Residence
20 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain Station

Days and Hours of work

Friday through Saturday
Shift times will be 1600 - 0000 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

$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 15, 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.