Grounds Maintenance

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada CMHC - SCHL Full time

 

 

Job Requisition ID: 10604  

Position Status: Casual 

Position Type: On-Site 

Office Location: Vancouver (BC) 

Language Designation: English Essential 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ 

Travel Requirement: Travel not required 

 Hourly Wage: $23.66 + shift premiums

 

Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government.  Its mission is  "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world." 

 

Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity.  Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".

 

You want to know more about Granville Island?  Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca.

 

About the role

The Grounds Maintenance position is an exceptional opportunity to work for CMHC and become a member of the Granville Island team. In this role, you will work with the Maintenance Department to ensure Granville Island is well maintained and kept in a high standard of repair, cleanliness, and sanitation.
 
As Granville Island is a 7-day/week operation, there is a requirement to be available for day shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. including weekends and statutory holidays. Some earlier or later shifts may be required on occasion.

 

This is a casual position with the possibility of long-term employment. There is variable number of hours worked per week with certain periods of the year with high demand of shifts available. There is no weekly minimum hours of work.
  
Pay structure:   
$23.66 / hour base pay.
    

Shift premiums:

+2.75% to all hours worked.
+$2.20 / hour (for hours worked between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. and, all hours worked on weekends).
+$1.90 / hour (for hours worked between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends).
    
What you’ll do:

  • Repairs to facility fixtures as needed. E.g. sinks, taps, toilets, window handles, etc.
  • Landscaping, leaf blowing, paving stone repair.
  • Woodwork repair, boardwalks, benches.
  • Gutter cleaning, drain clearing. Some work on roofs is required.
  • Sweeping, pressure washing, waste removal and other general cleaning as required.
  • Represent CMHC and Granville Island in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Provide information to customers and tenants as required (i.e., question on lost and found items, directions).

 
What you should have:

  • Building maintenance experience.
  • A valid drivers’ license.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Safety knowledge as per Workers Compensation Board regulations and the Canada Labour Code.
  • The ability to adapt to changes and to show initiative when needed.
  • Must be aware of the hazards and be able to work in a marine environment.
  • Other cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned. 

 
It would be great if you also had:

  • Scissor lift experience.
  • Fall protection experience.
  • A WHMIS certificate.


Posting closing date:  Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.  

 

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

 

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

 

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around

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