Building Maintenance Worker

2 days ago

Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

Job DescriptionThis position assists Building Engineers in maintaining the building systems and Building Service Workers in maintaining the cleaning standards of the facilities (Program Centre).

**What you’ll be doing**:
To ensure that all furniture, fixtures, fittings, ceilings, walls, floors, and landscaping areas are in good condition, and to assist Building Engineers in maintaining and operating the DDC and swimming pool systems at the Program Centre.
- Handle decorative repair and installation (e.g. Carpentry, masonry, painting wall and floor finishing)
- Check the swimming pool systems and maintain water quality
- Assist building engineers in maintaining functional operation of the building systems
- Daily building repairs and maintenance
- Maintain daily records and logs
- Room set-up and janitorial service
- Assisting co-workers with work orders and responding to guests’ request and building emergencies e.g., fire alarms
- Able to work early morning, late night and weekends
- Troubleshooting building and pool related issues
- Other duties as assigned

**What you’ll need**:

- Pool Operator level 1 Certificate preferred
- One to two (1-2) years’ experience and skills in painting, building maintenance and repairs; carpentry, masonry, minor electrical repairs and custodial work.
- Current Building Service Worker Certification and/or two - three years recent relevant experience
- Working knowledge of mechanical & electrical building systems is an asset (e.g. DDC security, HVAC)
- Experience in an aquatic environment operating and maintaining pool systems is an asset
- Knowledge of chemicals and cleaning products, WHIMIS
- Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients is essential.
- Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite products
- A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
- The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

**What we offer**:We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:

- extended medical and dental benefits
- a defined benefit pension plan
- flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
- Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
- free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres
- a workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.

**This is an IUOE position**
How to Apply

**Jeffrey Liu**
Facilities Manager, YWCA Metro Vancouver
535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8

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