Residential Building Attendant

Lookout Housing and Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Building Attendant for Cordova Residence. The role involves administrative, maintenance, and safety tasks to support residents and staff, with shifts seven days a week, including evenings and overnights.

The successful candidate will have at least a Grade 12 education with two years of related experience, First Aid Level 1, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education plus two years of recent related experience.
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate; COR health and safety compliance.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting; strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Administrative tasks related to property management (rent, deposits, petty cash).
• Maintenance and repairs, basic appliance work and fixture replacements.
• Prepare estimates of maintenance and repair costs for management.
• Perform cleaning tasks, garbage removal, and monitor disposal services.
• Monitor client rooms for safety and cleanliness; ensure secure environment.
• Assist new staff, oversee volunteers, and coordinate with staff.
• Maintain reports and records in manual and computerized systems.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety programs; stay alert during shifts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Stress management

Organization

Boundaries

Empathy

Independence

Physical fitness

Sobriety

Background check

Education

Grade 12 education + 2 years related experience

Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Job description

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Casual

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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

Cordova Residence

Days and Hours of work

7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays

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 November 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm