Residential Building Attendant

Lookout Housing and Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Abbotsford is looking for a part-time Building Attendant to perform various administrative and maintenance tasks. The role involves ensuring safety and cleanliness in the residence and assisting both staff and clients. Candidates must have minimum Grade 12 education, relevant experience, and an Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate. This position offers flexible shifts on Sundays and Mondays. Interested applicants should apply before December 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of recent related experience.
• Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate required.
• Ability to manage stress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and maintenance tasks within the residence.
• Keep client rooms clean and ensure safety.
• Monitor condition and cleanliness of facilities.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Job description

Date: Dec 16, 2025

Location: Abbotsford, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Part‑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

Red Lion Inn, Abbotsford

Days and Hours of work

Sunday and Monday – Shift times: 23:30 – 07:30. Shifts are 7.5 hours in length. Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice.

Probationary period

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
• 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
• 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 December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm.

All qualified applicants welcome to apply. Those short‑listed will be contacted.

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

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.