Building
Maintenance Worker
Reporting
to the Property Manager, this hands-on position plays a key role in supporting the
maintenance and upkeep of the Agency’s portfolio of mixed commercial and
residential properties. The role involves a variety of building maintenance
tasks and may require travel between properties within Maple Ridge.
As
a Maintenance Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our buildings remain
safe, functional, and welcoming for all tenants and visitors. Your work
directly contributes to the health, safety, and comfort of our communities by
maintaining high standards across all facilities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Perform daily and scheduled janitorial duties to
maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environments across assigned
properties, including offices, residential buildings, common areas,
kitchens, washrooms, laundry rooms, garbage rooms, mailbox areas,
hallways, stairwells, and other shared spaces.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain common area
washrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, floors,
fixtures, and high-touch surfaces. Replenish washroom supplies as needed.
- Carry out routine and deep-cleaning tasks,
including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting surfaces,
washing walls, cleaning windows, doors, baseboards, and other interior
surfaces.
- Complete suite turnover cleaning for client
move-outs and move-ins, including thorough cleaning of kitchens,
bathrooms, appliances, cupboards, floors, walls, windows, and fixtures to
ensure units are ready for occupancy.
- Perform carpet steam cleaning, spot cleaning, and
floor care using appropriate cleaning equipment and products.
- Conduct interior and exterior property cleanup,
including removing litter, debris, and general waste from buildings,
entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, laundry rooms, garbage room and
surrounding grounds.
- Clean, organize, and maintain storage rooms,
maintenance areas, and supply spaces, ensuring they remain tidy,
accessible, and free of safety hazards.
- Perform cleaning and general upkeep of office spaces,
meeting rooms, staff areas, and other workspaces as needed.
- Follow established cleaning schedules and
checklists, ensuring assigned tasks and suite turnovers are completed
efficiently and to required standards.
- Maintain accurate inventories of cleaning
supplies, chemicals, and janitorial equipment. Monitor stock levels,
ensure proper storage, and submit supply order requests to the Property
Manager as needed.
- Follow workplace health and safety standards, including
WHMIS requirements and the safe handling, storage, and use of cleaning
products and equipment.
- Manage garbage and recycling disposal, replace
waste bin liners, and maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free waste
disposal areas.
- Identify and promptly report property damage,
maintenance concerns, pest activity, plumbing leaks, and safety hazards to
the Property Manager.
- Assist the Property Manager with building/units'
inspections, preventative maintenance activities, and providing site
access to contractors as requested.
- Assist with seasonal property upkeep, including
leaf removal, clearing walkways, snow removal, salting icy areas, and
pressure washing, as required and where trained.
- Maintain accurate cleaning logs, suite turnover
checklists, supply records, and incident reports as required.
- Travel between assigned properties and work
locations as needed to support operational and cleaning requirements.
- Perform other related janitorial, property
upkeep, and minor maintenance duties as assigned by the Property Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education,
Training and Experience
- Grade 12 education or equivalent, combined with
relevant training and/or a minimum of 1–2 years of experience in
janitorial services, commercial or residential cleaning, or property
upkeep.
- Experience with suite turnovers, deep cleaning,
carpet steam cleaning, washroom sanitation, and interior and exterior
property cleanup is preferred.
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques, sanitation
standards, WHMIS requirements, and occupational health and safety
procedures.
- Valid WHMIS certification and First Aid certification,
or willingness to obtain them upon employment.
- Valid driver's license, driving abstract, access
to a reliable, insured vehicle, and willingness to travel between multiple
assigned work sites and properties throughout the workday, as needed.
- Ability to safely operate standard janitorial
equipment, maintain cleaning supply inventories, and prepare supply order
requests.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills,
with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet
cleaning schedules.
- Reliable and able to work independently with
minimal supervision while maintaining consistent cleaning standards.
Additional Requirements:
· Criminal Record Check is required.
· Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
· Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
· Acceptable Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).
· Position requires Union Membership.
Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: Regular PT;
19 hours per week - Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM (4.75 hours per shift).
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: starting at $27.53/hour
Grid Level: 10
Application Deadline: Position will be remain open until filled
We
are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities
we proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and
diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous
Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual
orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and
actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while
acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and
reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking
process. We invite feedback from all applications who apply for roles within
the Agency.
