Facilities Summer Support
Facilities Summer Support
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Job Description
Facilities Summer Support
About the Organization
At Ronald McDonald House Charities British Columbia and Yukon (RMH BC) we envision a province where families stay close to their sick children. Today 2 out of 3 Canadians live in a city or town without a childrens hospital. Our Mission is to give sick children the healing power of being together with family.
As a champion of familycentered care we enable access to childrens hospitals by providing families with sick children accommodation meals and wellness programs that support their emotional and physical wellbeing.
In 1983 the first RMH BC House opened its doors in Vancouver with a 13Bedroom House and over the years with an increase in demand for this essential service construction of a new building was underway. In 2014 a 73bedroom House was unveiled on the grounds of BC Childrens Hospital along with a new 2000 sq. ft. RMH Family Room in Surrey Memorial Hospital. As the secondlargest House in Canada and one of the largest in the world RMH BC will continue to grow and meet the needs of families across BC and Yukon.
Our team is the backbone of our organizationserving our families supporting volunteers and donors and spreading awareness every single day.
About the Position
We are seeking an Operations and Facilities Support person who will work under the direction of the Senior Director Facility Operations. This person will be responsible for preventative maintenance and light janitorial work managing our waste removal and recycling programs working with our landscapers to maintain grounds upkeep of the facility and outdoor spaces receiving inventory and other ongoing activities that contribute to maintaining the RMH facilities in a condition of operational excellence so that full functionality and guest comfort may be sustained at all times. This is a fulltime position throughout the summer from May to September.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Outdoor and indoor facility maintenance and grounds keeping.
- Ensuring the function and safety of building and equipment.
- Basic maintenance of RMH BC vehicles.
- Driving to pickup or drop off supplies or materials.
- Receiving and unloading deliveries.
- Managing inventory.
- Managing waste and recycling.
- Other duties as required.
Job Specific Competencies and Skills
- Alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon
- Ability to represent the House with a polished positive and professional demeanor and attitude at all times.
- Can read and follow fine print written instructions.
- Has manual dexterity to manipulate small objects and handle tools.
- Has a valid BC drivers license and is able to drive a vehicle.
- Has the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
- Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience and Educational Requirements
This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program and applicants must meet the following program requirements:
- Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
- Is a Canadian Citizen permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
- Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/ territorial legislation and regulations.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
Please note: all successful candidates will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check.
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Employment Type
Temp
