Job Title Residential Building Attendant

Lookout Housing + Health Society; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and health organization is seeking a Building Attendant for a full-time temporary role in Vancouver. This role includes various responsibilities related to property management, maintenance, and providing support to residents. Candidates must have a minimum Grade 12 education and relevant experience in a caring environment. The position offers competitive hourly wages and necessitates strong communication, organization, and stress management skills.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Must possess a current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
• Ability to work with disadvantaged adults in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks related to property management such as rent collection.
• Conduct maintenance work like repairing furniture and ensuring cleanliness.
• Assist new staff and oversee volunteers to support facility needs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Stress Management

Teamwork

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Job description

Residential Building Attendant

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Date: May 27, 2025

Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time Temporary until incumbent returns

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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

Tamura House, Vancouver

18 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain Station

Days and Hours of work

Saturday through Wednesday

Shift times will be 16:00 - 00:00 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

$26.92 - 28.70 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Building Attendant (BA) 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. Building Attendants perform a variety of administrative, maintenance, and security functions within the residence managed by Lookout.

Job Duties

• Administrative tasks related to property management such as: rent collection, security deposits, petty cash
• Maintenance work and repair duties such as repairing furniture, installing switches, replacing plugs, and other basic appliance repairs
• Prepares estimates of maintenance and repair costs for management
• Performs a variety of cleaning duties, garbage removal, and monitors disposal services
• Monitors condition and cleanliness of client rooms, and ensures a safe and secure environment
• Will assist new staff, oversee volunteers, and work with all staff to ensure facilities meet the needs of guests
• Maintains manual and computerized reports and records on an ongoing basis
• Job duties may have a few disagreeable factors
• 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
• 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 of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
  
  

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until June 3, 2025 at 5:00pm

“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 apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

c. BCGEU, Shop Steward

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.

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