Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 6
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies*
SALARY: $27.30 – $31.95 per hour plus 12% in lieu of all benefits (2024 rates)

The City of New Westminster is seeking Building Service Workers to perform cleaning, janitorial and custodial tasks at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. Your duties will include sweeping, vacuuming, floor care, hallways and related areas; washing hand basins, sinks and toilets; cleaning windows, doors, shelves and other surfaces; cleaning and sweeping steps and clearing snow and ice around the buildings; performing minor maintenance, repair and painting; taking down rooms for daily activities; ensuring building security and providing assistance to the public and user groups; completing logbooks and other written materials; and other related work as required.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:
• Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) supplemented by a Building Service Worker Certificate and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Good knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Good knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public and to employ contemporary service excellence principles.
• Ability to perform simple repair and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to set up furniture and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of cleaning and maintenance equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

*Candidates must be available to work overnight weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays. Shifts are typically 6-8 hours with start-times between 10:00 pm – 12:00 am, but could include early morning and day shift hours.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by June 11, 2025.

**Emailed applications will not be accepted.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) supplemented by a Building Service Worker Certificate and some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required skills: *Refer to full job description

Additional skills / Assets: *Refer to full job description

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