Senior Geotechnical Engineer

PRI Consultants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC Building Operations provides custodial services for Vancouver’s Point Grey Campus, performing cleaning, setup for events, and minor maintenance. Building Service Workers may operate cleaning equipment and ensure supplies are stocked while maintaining safety and security of facilities.

The role supports university operations, works in teams or individually, and may assist in emergencies or evacuations as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Dusts, sweeps, mops, washes, vacuums, strips, waxes, polishes, shampoos, disinfects and scrubs all surfaces of floors, walls, fixtures, furniture and appliances.
• Maintains adequate level of cleaning supplies and equipment; requests replacements as needed and ensures equipment is in good operating condition.
• Cleans interior and exterior of windows, glass surfaces, shades and Venetian blinds.
• Replenishes materials such as soap, toilet paper, towels and writing papers in designated areas.
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks and related areas and clears snow when required.
• Collects garbage and waste and deposits in containers or at pickup points.
• Reports maintenance or repairs needed and signs of abuse or failure of fixtures; assists in emergencies as directed.
• May rearrange, move and set up furniture and equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Grade 10 completion

Tools

Standard custodial equipment

Job description

UBC Building Operations provides comprehensive facilities maintenance, operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia. Custodial Services is responsible for the custodial care of UBC buildings. Building Service Workers provide cleaning services for offices, classrooms, labs, and common areas at the Vancouver Point Grey Campus, provide minor maintenance tasks, lock and unlock exterior doors, and set up for University functions and events; including final exams and Congregation ceremonies.

Organizational Status

Building Service Workers report to the Superintendent, Custodial Services, the Custodial Manager or the Assistant Supervisor, depending on the shift worked. Daily work assignments and instructions are given by the Head Service Worker. Building Service Workers work both independently as well as in pairs or a team environment dependent on the nature of the custodial task performed.

Work Performed

Dusts, sweeps, mops, washes, vacuums, strips, waxes, polishes, shampoos, disinfects and scrubs, as applicable, all surfaces of floors, walls, fixtures, furniture and appliances in various areas of buildings, operating light or heavy duty hand or power operated cleaning equipment in the performance of duties, as required. Maintains adequate level of cleaning supplies and equipment according to instructions and work assigned; requests and receives materials and equipment as needed and ensures relevant equipment is in good operating condition. Cleans up spillages and spot washes and waxes floors where spillages occur. Cleans the interior and exterior of windows, other glass surfaces, shades and Venetian blinds. Replenishes materials, such as soap, toilet paper, paper towels and writing papers in designated areas according to need. Sweeps and cleans sidewalks and related areas and clears snow when required. Collects garbage and waste, empties waste receptacles and deposits in containers or at pick up points. Performs tasks such as cleaning light fixtures and unplugging toilets and submits reports regarding maintenance or repairs needed to building and utilities and reports signs of abuse or failure of fixtures and furnishings. Reports any unusual circumstances related to building security; assists in emergencies such as evacuation of persons from buildings, etc., as directed. May be required to re‑arrange, move and set up furniture and equipment. Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of Grade 10 and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Building Service Worker certification an asset. General knowledge of custodial rules and regulations, security and safety policies and procedures. Ability to operate standard custodial equipment. Ability to follow instructions and to adopt new methods and practices. Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and accurately prioritize tasks in order to meet operational deadlines. Effective communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors and peers.