Parks Janitor

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Parks Janitor to perform light manual work in cleaning and maintaining park buildings. This regular full-time role includes assisting patrons during events and performing repetitive cleaning tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some custodial work experience. Knowledge of janitorial methods and a valid driver's license may be required. The role offers a competitive salary of $4,748 – $5,560/month in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with related janitorial experience or an equivalent combination is preferred.
• Experience cleaning buildings and equipment with standard methods and materials.
• Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and care for various park buildings and premises.
• Assist patrons during scheduled events in municipal recreation centres.
• Perform repetitive cleaning and minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Light manual work

Knowledge of janitorial methods

Ability to use various tools

Education

Up to high school graduation

Related experience in janitorial or custodial work

Job description

Parks Janitor

Competition No: 2025-362
Duration: Regular Full Time
Salary: $4,748 – 5,560/month (2024 Rates)
Schedule: 40 hours weekly; Monday to Friday 4:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ and ‘R’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 12/29/25

This position works in the FM Custodial Mobile organizational unit. Light manual work in cleaning and care of various park buildings and premises. Routine attendant tasks in rendering assistance and services to patrons during scheduled events in municipal recreation centres or other park buildings, as well as performing a variety of repetitive cleaning, minor maintenance and/or building service tasks. Work performed under general supervision and evaluated on the basis of adherence to instructions and work standards. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include up to high school graduation with some related experience in janitorial or custodial work or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Sound knowledge of standard methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial care and maintenance of buildings. Working knowledge of general regulations and procedures governing facility operations. Ability to perform light manual work. Skill in use of a variety of tools used in the work. Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia (some positions) is required. Police Information Check may be required.

Clause 6 Application of Seniority: Appointments to regular full time, temporary full time, regular part time and temporary part time positions shall be determined by seniority as defined by the greatest length of service in the specific posted job. These appointments shall be subject to successful passing of the skill test(s) applicable to the classification, not currently subject to a performance management plan, and have no discipline or recorded safety infractions in the previous eighteen (18) months.

Please apply online by January 8, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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