Property Service Worker (Custodian)

Title : Property Service Worker (Custodian)

Department: Operations

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Interfaces with: Students, staff, vendors and the entire school community

Term of contract : Permanent

Location: Onsite, 3000 Commercial Drive, Vancouver BC

Start date: Immediate

Compensation: $26.50 - $28.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching, Health & Dental

Standard Hours: Morning shift M-F 7am - 3pm, afternoon shift M-F 2pm - 10pm (subject to change)

The School

Stratford Hall, an independent, K-12 IB World School founded in 2000, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, this warm, welcoming community is home to over 540 students and over 100 teachers and support staff.

Position Rationale and Goal:

The Property Service Worker performs regular building and grounds cleaning services, light property repairs and maintenance, event setup and support across all of the school campuses. The successful individual will be an integral part of the facilities team and will help ensure the safety, cleanliness and functionality of buildings, grounds, furniture and equipment.

Our team appreciates diverse professional backgrounds and a commitment to growth. If your experience doesn’t align with every requirement, we still welcome your application.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in maintenance, facilities or janitorial related roles

• Professional and courteous communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues, students and parents.

• General computer skills for ticketing system and email

• Maintain Level 1 First Aid and WHMIS Certifications (Training available through School)

• Able to obtain certification in scissor lift and fall arrest within 3 months of employment

• Able to perform physical work including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50lbs

• Experienced with using and maintaining hand and power tools

• A solid understanding of plumbing, electrical and carpentry techniques and methods

• Able to respond to emergency situations and troubleshoot problems.

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Able to be flexible, self-motivated and take initiative

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning

• Perform routine cleaning throughout the school

• Replenish consumables throughout the school washrooms, kitchens and classrooms

• Ensure all washrooms meet hygiene and safety standards

• Prompt response to child accident clean up situations

• Clean building exterior accessible areas and grounds including power washing and graffiti removal

• Performing snow removal, salting and other seasonal landscaping responsibilities

• Deep cleaning of whiteboards, walls, cupboards and equipment during school closure periods

Maintenance & Repairs

• Timely completion of repair and maintenance assignments throughout the Stratford Hall Campus

• Assist with general maintenance and repairs, including wall repair, painting, installation of fixtures, furniture and equipment.

• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, playgrounds, drainage systems, reporting any deficiencies to the facilities manager

• Assist with minor plumbing fixes including drain and toilet blockages

• Wall repair and painting

Operations, Event support & Miscellaneous

• Providing support for event setups and tear downs. Transporting equipment, furniture, and supplies across Campus as needed

• Prioritizing safety of staff and students through patrolling buildings and grounds, daily sweeps of neighboring parks, sidewalks and Staff parking stalls

• Report on unsafe and faulty equipment to Facilities Manager

• Assist with traffic control at drop off and pick up times

• Participate in required safety and emergency response training

• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the facilities manager

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply HERE with a cover letter and resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Stratford Hall; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodation you need.