Residential Building Attendant

Lookout Housing and Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Attendant at Lookout Housing and Health Society in Vancouver, BC, reports to the Site Manager and performs administrative, maintenance, and security tasks within the residence. The role requires respirator fit testing and compliance with WorkSafeBC health and safety rules, including being clean-shaven for proper mask seal.

Shifts run Sunday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, totaling 7.5 hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education plus two years of related experience or equivalent.
• 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 communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with disadvantaged adults in a diverse environment.
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector.

Responsibilities

• 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 cleaning duties, garbage removal, and monitors disposal services.
• Monitors condition and cleanliness of client rooms and ensures a safe environment.
• Assist new staff, oversee volunteers, and coordinate facilities with staff.
• Maintains manual and computerized reports and records.
• Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
• Comply with health and safety program requirements.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

Grade 12

Two years related experience

First Aid Level 1

Crisis Intervention Training (asset)

Job description

Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time - Temporary until incumbent return

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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

Sakura So

17 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain Station

Days and Hours of work

Sunday through Thursday

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

Salary

$28.56 - 30.45 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.

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

• 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 October 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm