Auxiliary Service Worker
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Job Summary
Job Category
CUPE 116Job Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly - Service WorkerJob Title
Auxiliary Service WorkerDepartment
Leadership Custodial Services Building OperationsCompensation Range
$24.00 - $25.27 CAD HourlyPosting End Date
October 29 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
OngoingNote: We are hiring 10 vacancies under this posting.
At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Description Summary
UBC Building Operations provides comprehensive facilities maintenance operations and renovation services for lands and buildings owned by the University of British Columbia.
Custodial Services is responsible for the custodial care of UBC buildings. Building Service Workers provide cleaning services for offices classrooms labs and common areas at the Vancouver Point Grey Campus provide minor maintenance tasks lock and unlock exterior doors and set up for University functions and events; including final exams and Congregation ceremonies.
Organizational Status
Building Service Workers report to the Director Custodial Services the Custodial Manager or the Assistant Supervisor depending on the shift worked. Daily work assignments and instructions are given by the Head Service Worker. Building Service Workers work both independently as well as in pairs or a team environment dependent on the nature of the custodial task performed.
Work Performed
Dusts sweeps mops washes vacuums strips waxes polishes shampoos disinfects and scrubs as applicable all surfaces of floors walls fixtures furniture and appliances in various areas of buildings operating light or heavy duty hand or power operated cleaning equipment in the performance of duties as required.
Maintains adequate level of cleaning supplies and equipment according to instructions and work assigned; requests and receives materials and equipment as needed and ensures relevant equipment is in good operating condition
Cleans up spillages and spot washes and waxes floors where spillages occur.
Cleans the interior and exterior of windows other glass surfaces shades and Venetian blinds.
Replenishes materials such as soap toilet paper paper towels and writing papers in designated areas according to need
Sweeps and cleans sidewalks and related areas and clears snow when required.
Collects garbage and waste empties waste receptacles and deposits in containers or at pick up points.
Performs tasks such as cleaning light fixtures and unplugging toilets and submits reports regarding maintenance or repairs needed to building and utilities and reports signs of abuse or failure of fixtures and furnishings.
Reports any unusual circumstances related to building security; assists in emergencies such as evacuation of persons from buildings etc. as directed.
May be required to re-arrange move and set up furniture and equipment.
Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Building Service Workers make decisions related to the sequence of custodial duties; errors may have minor impact on the efficiency of service provided.
Supervision Received
Building Service Workers work under the general supervision from the Head Service Worker and from oral and written instructions and in accordance with standard procedures. Receives specific instructions on new or unusual problems from one of the following; Head Service Worker Assistant Supervisor Custodial Services Custodial Manager and/or Director Custodial Services.
Supervision Given
None.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of Grade 10.
One (1) year relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Building Service Worker certification an asset.
General knowledge of custodial rules and regulations security and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to operate standard custodial equipment.
Ability to follow instructions and to adopt new methods and practices.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and accurately prioritize tasks in order to meet operational deadlines.
Effective communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers supervisors and peers.
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Mac Os
- Forklift
- Freight Experience
- Lift Truck Experience
- Basic Math
- Tanker Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
