BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER

HOURS OF WORK: FULL-TIME (35 HRS/WEEK), FLEXIBLE HOURS (including evenings & weekends)
REPORTS TO: JANITORIAL/MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

POSITION SUMMARY

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Janitorial:

  • Mop floors, vacuum carpeted areas, dust furniture, and clean windows and windowsills.
  • Operate floor cleaner for gym.
  • Empty waste baskets, garbage cans, recycle and compost bins and deliver to outdoor bins.
  • Maintain entrance, 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 adequate supply of cleaning/janitorial supplies.
  • Work with other staff to deep clean as required, sometimes afterhours/weekends.

Indoor Maintenance:

  • 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 however, WHMIS training can be provided.
  • 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, operate cleaning equipment, moving furniture and desks.
  • Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.
  • Driver’s License is an asset.

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.

DEADLINE: Friday June 2, 2023.

HOW TO APPLY

OR

Please submit cover letter, resume with salary expectations, and 3 references to:

Colleen Spence
Human Resources
Tsawout First Nation
7728 Tetayut Rd. Saanichton, BC
V8M 2E4

Email: hrmanager@tsawout.ca
Phone: (250) 652-9101 ext. 328
Fax: (250) 652-9114

Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview.