building services worker

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Building Worker

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Employer details City of Vancouver

Job details

Building WorkerRequisition ID: 43477 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Building Worker position performs a full range of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in, and around, civic buildings, with the goal of keeping buildings clean and maintained in a safe and healthy manner and notifies direct supervisor of the need for any building repairs and maintenance.This position requires a wide range of availability to cover operational needs, which are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including overnight shifts and weekends.Specific Duties and Responsibilities Cleans spaces inside civic buildings; including but not limited to offices, meeting rooms, common spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, change rooms, steam rooms, gymnasiums, pre-schools Mops, washes, waxes and buffs floors and vacuums carpeted flooring Washes and sanitizes washroom floors, toilets, toilet seats, hand dryers and fixtures Cleans mirrors, windows, window coverings, and glass Washes walls, doors, hardware and glass Cleans public entrances and exits including but not limited to glass, doors and hardware Cleans exterior grounds, spaces, parking lots and stairways Cleans, washes and sanitizes drinking fountains, sinks and counters Refills soap dispensers, toilet paper, paper towel and other supplies Empties waste baskets, garbage cans, and recycling Empties Zero Waste Stations into appropriate bins Dusts furniture and fixtures Opens doors for regular operating hours, locks doors after operating hours and check to ensure that hazards are prevented Reports maintenance needs, damages and acts of vandalism to Supervisor Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, driveways and parking areas, using snow shovels and spreading ice melt/salt in areas Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to buildings and facilities Maintains storage areas, cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes and tags accordantly if ballast failure Sets up, arranges, and removes tables, chairs to prepare for events such as events and meetings Performs custodial and minor maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, replacing ceiling tiles, tightening loose door knobs, and unplugging toilets, sinks and drains Performs regularly scheduled deep cleaning tasks including, but not limited to, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, carpet cleaning and shampooing, power washing, high and low dusting, and cleaning blinds Performs regularly scheduled checks of emergency lights and fire extinguishers and reports on findings Provides information of building repairs and maintenance for Work Order to be approved by Supervisor Adheres to safety methods and procedures, departmental processes, and corporate policies Performs other related duties as requiredQualificationsEducation and Experience: Completion of a recognized certification program in building services work and some related experience Experience performing a variety of routine manual tasks in care, cleaning and general maintenance of buildings Experience operating and using janitorial tools, equipment and suppliesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of materials, tools, methods, safety practices and equip