Building Services Attendant

About John Howard Society of Victoria

The John Howard Society of Victoria is a dynamic and growing social service organization dedicated to fostering safe, healthy, and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower individuals towards greater independence through support services including housing, education, employment, and community-based initiatives. We embrace diversity and strive to cultivate a work environment tailored to employee needs.

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable Building Services Attendant responsible for maintaining cleanliness and performing general upkeep across our community, residential, and office properties. This hands-on role balances janitorial and building maintenance tasks, requiring independent work with moderate supervision. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Victoria, BC, with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Key Duties

• Maintain buildings and surrounding properties in a clean and organized state.
• Conduct routine cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming floors; sanitizing and restocking restrooms; dusting furniture and equipment; cleaning windows, mirrors, and partitions.
• Prepare and mix cleaning solutions as needed.
• Set up rooms and equipment for classes or events.
• Maintain accurate records including logs, key registers, and inventory of janitorial and maintenance supplies.
• Assist with ordering and inventory management.
• Perform general maintenance like carpentry (building repairs, patching, painting), plumbing duties (unclogging, replacing fixtures), and landscape upkeep (mowing, trimming, pruning, deck maintenance).
• Support scheduled maintenance programs for building systems.
• Flexibly adjust task priority based on organizational needs.
• Carry out other assigned responsibilities and projects as required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Successful Criminal Record Check.
• Possession of Emergency First Aid certification is advantageous.
• Physically fit to perform required duties, including lifting and transporting heavy items.

Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Willingness to remain on site outside normal hours for emergency maintenance as needed.
• Friendly and professional demeanor when interacting with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Sound knowledge of standard cleaning methods and use of equipment like vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements over extended periods.
• Completion of Building Service Worker Level 1 or WHMIS certification is a plus.
• Dependable, practical, organized, independent, approachable, professional, and adaptable to changing priorities.

Employee Benefits

• Competitively salaried at $25 per hour, including paid vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including extended health care, life and disability insurance.
• Participation in pension plan and critical illness coverage.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities including training, workshops, and mentoring.
• Engagement in a welcoming and collaborative workplace culture with frequent social and team events to foster strong connections.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to community well-being through impactful work.

Additional Information

The role requires on-site attendance with no remote work possibility. The successful candidate must be prepared to assist in emergency situations outside regular hours. We celebrate diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process. Application deadline is September 18, 2026, with ongoing review until filled.