Building Maintenance Worker

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:44333

**Company**:The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city. VPL values a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly service. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.

**Worksite**: Central Branch, Various Branches

**Job Summary**: Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for cleaning as well as performing minor maintenance and repair duties at our branch facilities including: washing toilets and hand basins; dusting; sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing floors; vacuuming; basic plumbing; minor carpentry and repair work; painting and touch-up work; and maintaining outside grounds. The incumbent also assists the Trades Maintenance workers with minor jobs and furniture moves as required.

**Job Requirements**:
**Education/Qualifications/Experience**:

- Completion of the tenth school grade and completion of a training course as a Building Service Worker plus considerable related experience in building trades and maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Working knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in the painting, plumbing and carpentry trades and general building maintenance, janitorial and gardening work.
- Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and precautionary measures as related to the building trades and general maintenance.
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions and effectively carry them out.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with the other library employees.
- Ability to carry out any carpentry, plumbing or painting repairs or maintenance to gardens, fixtures and equipment not requiring the services of a fully qualified tradesman.
- Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.
- Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power operated tools.
- Ability to climb ladders and work on scaffolding or in cramped and awkward positions.

**Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations**:

- Driver's license for the Province of British Columbia where applicable.

**Affiliation**: CUPE 391
**Employment Type**: Auxiliary
**Salary**: $27.78 to $32.56 per hour
**Work Schedule**:
Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice

**Closing date: Monday, July 21st, 2025 at 11:59pm**

Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities. Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.

Applicants must be prepared to work at any location in the VPL system. As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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