Building Service Worker

The City of New Westminster is seeking Building Service Workers to perform cleaning, janitorial and custodial tasks at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. Your duties will include sweeping, vacuuming, floor care, hallways and related areas; washing hand basins, sinks and toilets; cleaning windows, doors, shelves and other surfaces; cleaning and sweeping steps and clearing snow and ice around the buildings; performing minor maintenance, repair and painting; taking down rooms for daily activities; ensuring building security and providing assistance to the public and user groups; completing logbooks and other written materials; and other related work as required.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) supplemented by a Building Service Worker Certificate and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Good knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Good knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public and to employ contemporary service excellence principles.
• Ability to perform simple repair and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to set up furniture and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.