LEAD BUILDING SERVICE WORKER
Location
Coquitlam, BC | Canada
Job description
Regular Full Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
Join our team as a Lead Building Service professional! We are actively searching for a qualified and experienced individual to take on the role of Lead Building Service. This position involves engaging in manual work with limited supervisory responsibilities, collaborating with a superior to plan and assign janitorial, custodial, and security tasks for a small team
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and assigning janitorial, custodial, and security tasks for a small team.
- Actively participate in the execution of tasks, demonstrating hands-on leadership.
- Exercise independence of judgment in recommending schedules and making non-routine work assignments.
- Handle problems by referring them to a superior for review, ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures.
Requirements:
- Sound knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in janitorial and routine building maintenance.
- Familiarity with occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
- Some knowledge of routine building maintenance and minor repair tasks.
- Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of subordinates, develop work plans, and provide instruction on job tasks to new staff members.
- Capability to maintain simple records related to the work.
- Strong interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
- Ability to work with limited direct supervision.
- Skill in the use of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Availability to work afternoon, evening and/or weekend shifts.
- Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 8, preferably with completion of janitorial courses and some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.
- Possession of a Building Service Worker certificate is an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $28.37 - $33.23 (2024 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports)
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Please apply online at by 11:55 pm on March 17, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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