Building Service Worker, Casual
About the role
Marketing Statement The Metro Vancouver Transit Police Service is the Lower Mainland’s newest police service and the only one of its kind in Canada. In joining the Transit Police, you will be playing a key role in the safety of commuters and members of communities throughout the Lower Mainland. You will be helping to build the image of transit as a safe and desirable alternative to the personal automobile, which will ensure that the Lower Mainland remains a livable region for generations to come.
We are currently inviting applications for a Building Service Worker (casual). The applicant will be required to exercise flexibility in adjusting schedules and shift times to perform the full range of duties related to this assignment.
Responsibilities This position performs a variety of regular and recurring cleaning maintenance of Transit Police Service buildings, ensuring the facilities and surrounding areas are kept clean and tidy. This includes, but not limited to:
- Mopping Floors-Dry and Wet
- Vacuuming
- Dusting
- Polishing
- Pressure washing as requested
- Minor repairs and painting
- Maintaining inventory of supplies, notification to appropriate personnel for replacement supplies
- Notification to appropriate personnel of building damages, items needing repairs and / or maintenance, such as sinks, drains, carpets, tile, ballasts.
These functions are generally routine; established procedures and processes cover them. The employee is required to be able to make judgmental decision on the appropriate and amount of chemical to apply while carrying out these duties.
Other Functions Required, But Not Limited To
- Transportation of vehicles to repair centers in conjunction with the Fleet Coordinator
- Deliveries, pickup of members uniforms and or equipment, in conjunction with the Purchase & Inventory Coordinator
Qualifications
- Required High School Graduation
- Completed Course in Basic Building Maintenance or equivalent experiences.
- Recent WHMIS certificate
- Required minimum of 12 (Twelve) months of previous work experience as a Building Service Worker
- The ability to use tools and equipment associated with janitorial Building Service Worker
- The ability to use hand held tools, this includes power tools.
- Knowledge on replacement of all types of lighting (ballast replacement excluded)
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
Key Skills & Qualities
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work independently
- Responsive and flexible
- Organized with good time management skills
- Diplomatic
- Enthusiastic
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook (emailing) and Word.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule As and when required.
Rate of Pay Pay: $23.42 -$28.11 per hour
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Closing Statement Applicant will be required to possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.
Conditions of Employment Applicant will be required to possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers. to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Closing date: October 12, 2025
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Transit Police are committed to employment equity.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.
Building Service Worker, Casual
About the role
Marketing Statement The Metro Vancouver Transit Police Service is the Lower Mainland’s newest police service and the only one of its kind in Canada. In joining the Transit Police, you will be playing a key role in the safety of commuters and members of communities throughout the Lower Mainland. You will be helping to build the image of transit as a safe and desirable alternative to the personal automobile, which will ensure that the Lower Mainland remains a livable region for generations to come.
We are currently inviting applications for a Building Service Worker (casual). The applicant will be required to exercise flexibility in adjusting schedules and shift times to perform the full range of duties related to this assignment.
Responsibilities This position performs a variety of regular and recurring cleaning maintenance of Transit Police Service buildings, ensuring the facilities and surrounding areas are kept clean and tidy. This includes, but not limited to:
- Mopping Floors-Dry and Wet
- Vacuuming
- Dusting
- Polishing
- Pressure washing as requested
- Minor repairs and painting
- Maintaining inventory of supplies, notification to appropriate personnel for replacement supplies
- Notification to appropriate personnel of building damages, items needing repairs and / or maintenance, such as sinks, drains, carpets, tile, ballasts.
These functions are generally routine; established procedures and processes cover them. The employee is required to be able to make judgmental decision on the appropriate and amount of chemical to apply while carrying out these duties.
Other Functions Required, But Not Limited To
- Transportation of vehicles to repair centers in conjunction with the Fleet Coordinator
- Deliveries, pickup of members uniforms and or equipment, in conjunction with the Purchase & Inventory Coordinator
Qualifications
- Required High School Graduation
- Completed Course in Basic Building Maintenance or equivalent experiences.
- Recent WHMIS certificate
- Required minimum of 12 (Twelve) months of previous work experience as a Building Service Worker
- The ability to use tools and equipment associated with janitorial Building Service Worker
- The ability to use hand held tools, this includes power tools.
- Knowledge on replacement of all types of lighting (ballast replacement excluded)
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
Key Skills & Qualities
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work independently
- Responsive and flexible
- Organized with good time management skills
- Diplomatic
- Enthusiastic
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook (emailing) and Word.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule As and when required.
Rate of Pay Pay: $23.42 -$28.11 per hour
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Closing Statement Applicant will be required to possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.
Conditions of Employment Applicant will be required to possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain enhanced security clearance.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers. to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Closing date: October 12, 2025
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Transit Police are committed to employment equity.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.