Top Benefits
About the role
UNITED WAY BC IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CANADA'S TOP 100 EMPLOYERS FOR 2025**!**
ABOUT US – WHY WE’RE HERE:
More than ever before, BC Communities need help addressing critical social issues. Working in Central and Northern Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, Thompson Nicola Cariboo, Southern Interior, Trail and District and East Kootenay, United Way BC exists to deliver positive impact for lasting change.
Our mission is to strengthen vital connections that support people in need in our communities.
Our vision is to create a healthy, caring and inclusive community.
How do we deliver on our mission and vision – by delivering resources and support for those who need it most, and by living our values of being collaborative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable, and inspiring.
For a more in-depth to look into our work and programs, please visit: www.uwbc.ca.
JOB PURPOSE
The Janitor will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the Burnaby office ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for all UWBC employees and guests.
*****This is a regular part-time position, requiring 20 hours per week.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleans and maintains areas such as floors, entrances, lobbies, break rooms, elevators, escalators, stairways, walls, windows and walkways
- Garbage removal and emptying recycling containers and sanitary napkin containers
- Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies
- Cleans carpets and rugs by methods such as vacuuming etc.
- Cleaning glass and windows internally on a weekly basis
- Monitor and replenish cleaning products and supplies
- Notify management of any repairs or maintenance needed
- Adhere to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Other janitorial related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Experience:
- Previous one (1) year experience of janitorial or cleaning experience
- Sound knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial care and maintenance of buildings
Skills:
- Proven experience in commercial cleaning or facilities maintenance
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and attention to detail
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
- Physical stamina to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Good communication skills to interact with staff and management as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and lifting
- Work with cleaning chemicals and tools
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule with shifts starting late evening
- May be required to work additional hours on short notice to help cover events
CHARACTERISTICS
For success at UWBC and in this role, certain demonstrable characteristics will be required:
- A commitment to building healthy, caring and inclusive communities, internally and externally
- Embodying the organization’s core values to be collaborative, compassionate, strategic,
- responsive, accountable and inspiring
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and comfortably operate in it
- Drive to succeed as an individual and as a team member
At UWBC, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, programs, donors, and the communities we live and work in. At UWBC, we encourage all applicants regardless of age, sex, gender identity, colour, religion, sexual orientation, or any other basis to apply.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour and indigenous people are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every qualification. At UWBC, we are dedicated to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, so if you are excited about this role, but your experience and qualifications are not perfectly aligned, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.
This is a bargaining unit role with CUPE Local 1760. This position is at pay grade 22, which is $27.53 hourly.
Candidates must live within 60 KMs (commuting distance) from our office as regular office attendance is required.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to job competition C-2025-27.
We kindly ask for no phone calls, please. Due to the high number of applications UWBC receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in UWBC.
Top Benefits
About the role
UNITED WAY BC IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CANADA'S TOP 100 EMPLOYERS FOR 2025**!**
ABOUT US – WHY WE’RE HERE:
More than ever before, BC Communities need help addressing critical social issues. Working in Central and Northern Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, Thompson Nicola Cariboo, Southern Interior, Trail and District and East Kootenay, United Way BC exists to deliver positive impact for lasting change.
Our mission is to strengthen vital connections that support people in need in our communities.
Our vision is to create a healthy, caring and inclusive community.
How do we deliver on our mission and vision – by delivering resources and support for those who need it most, and by living our values of being collaborative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable, and inspiring.
For a more in-depth to look into our work and programs, please visit: www.uwbc.ca.
JOB PURPOSE
The Janitor will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the Burnaby office ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for all UWBC employees and guests.
*****This is a regular part-time position, requiring 20 hours per week.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleans and maintains areas such as floors, entrances, lobbies, break rooms, elevators, escalators, stairways, walls, windows and walkways
- Garbage removal and emptying recycling containers and sanitary napkin containers
- Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies
- Cleans carpets and rugs by methods such as vacuuming etc.
- Cleaning glass and windows internally on a weekly basis
- Monitor and replenish cleaning products and supplies
- Notify management of any repairs or maintenance needed
- Adhere to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Other janitorial related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Experience:
- Previous one (1) year experience of janitorial or cleaning experience
- Sound knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial care and maintenance of buildings
Skills:
- Proven experience in commercial cleaning or facilities maintenance
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and attention to detail
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
- Physical stamina to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Good communication skills to interact with staff and management as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and lifting
- Work with cleaning chemicals and tools
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule with shifts starting late evening
- May be required to work additional hours on short notice to help cover events
CHARACTERISTICS
For success at UWBC and in this role, certain demonstrable characteristics will be required:
- A commitment to building healthy, caring and inclusive communities, internally and externally
- Embodying the organization’s core values to be collaborative, compassionate, strategic,
- responsive, accountable and inspiring
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and comfortably operate in it
- Drive to succeed as an individual and as a team member
At UWBC, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, programs, donors, and the communities we live and work in. At UWBC, we encourage all applicants regardless of age, sex, gender identity, colour, religion, sexual orientation, or any other basis to apply.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour and indigenous people are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every qualification. At UWBC, we are dedicated to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, so if you are excited about this role, but your experience and qualifications are not perfectly aligned, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.
This is a bargaining unit role with CUPE Local 1760. This position is at pay grade 22, which is $27.53 hourly.
Candidates must live within 60 KMs (commuting distance) from our office as regular office attendance is required.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to job competition C-2025-27.
We kindly ask for no phone calls, please. Due to the high number of applications UWBC receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in UWBC.