Building Maintenance Worker

REPORTS TO : PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER / JANITORIAL – MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

WAGE : $18.00 - $24.00 / hour

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This is a full-time position with flexible hours. The primary responsibilities are to provide indoor janitorial services, minor repairs, and maintenance for all areas including common areas, reception/lobby, classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, gym, and kitchen. This position requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to set up and tear down for meetings and rentals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Janitorial :

• Mop floors, vacuum carpeted areas, dust furniture, and clean windows and windowsills.
• Empty waste baskets, garbage cans, recycle and compost bins, and deliver to outdoor bins.
• Maintain entrance and lobby areas, including doors, handles, and windows.
• Clean and disinfect sinks, counters, floors, toilets, and fixtures, and spot clean walls and partitions.
• Replenish tissue, paper towels, and soap dispensers.
• Maintain storage areas and ensure proper storage of cleaning supplies.
• Help maintain an adequate supply of cleaning/janitorial supplies.
• Work with other staff to deep clean as required, sometimes after hours/weekends.
• Identify and address maintenance issues and minor repairs, i.e., light fixtures, wall sockets, etc.
• Meeting room, gym/facility rentals or event set-up and tear-down requirements, and retrieve, set up, and return tables/chairs to storage.
• Assist with moving office furniture/equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Valid WHMIS Certificate (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) is required and Tsawout can provide the training.
• Ability to identify and use the right tools and equipment for different tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong customer service and communication skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be reliable, demonstrate sound work ethics, and be proactive.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, heavy lifting, operating cleaning equipment, and moving furniture and desks.
• A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.
• Driver’s License is an asset.

OTHER FACTORS

Culture / Language

Respect for and working knowledge of the SȾÁUTW̱ culture is required.

Personal Attributes

The Building Maintenance Worker maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride, and Equality.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.