Building Maintenance Worker

Location

YWCA Hotel / Residence, 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC

Posting Period

January 8, February 15, 2026

Job Description

This position assists Building Engineers in maintaining the building systems and Building Service Workers in maintaining the cleaning standards of the Hotel/Residence

What you'll be doing:

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 the operation of the Hotel/Residence.

• Handle decorative repair and installation (e.g. carpentry, masonry, painting wall and floor finishing).

• Assist Building Operators in maintaining functional operation of the building systems.

• Daily building repairs and maintenance.

• Maintain daily records and logs.

• Meeting room set-up and janitorial service.

• Assisting co-workers with work orders and responding to guests' request and building emergencies e.g., fire alarms.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Required to work all shifts (morning, evenings, weekends and the odd graveyard shift).

What You'll need:

• Two to three (2-3) 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 (2-3) years recent relevant experience.

• Working knowledge of mechanical & electrical building systems is an asset (e.g. DDC security, HVAC).

• 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.

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:

• Extended medical and dental benefits
• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)
• 15 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave
• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre
• Discounts at our YWCA Hotel
• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres
• Pay Rate: $29.22 per hour

This is an IUOE Position.

How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by February 15, 2026, to:

Aguido Canotal

Facilities Manager

YWCA Hotel/Residence

733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8

email:

YWCA Metro Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit

We're committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We're also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at

Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page.

We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.