Building Services Worker

Building Services Worker

Position Purpose & Overview

SJS is a leading independent all gender K-12 IB school in Vancouver Canada. At SJS we are committed to excellence in education student safety and community engagement. The Building Services Worker (BSW) is an essential part of the Facilities team ensuring the schools environment is clean safe and welcoming for students staff parents and visitors.

St. Johns School (SJS) is seeking a qualified and experienced Building Services Worker. The Building Services Worker ensures that school buildings and grounds are maintained in a healthy safe and sanitary condition. The BSW supports daily operations by performing janitorial duties maintenance tasks and event logistics. The role contributes to a positive and efficient school environment that supports learning teaching and community life.

The Building Services Worker will be expected to work either a regular morning shift (8:00AM to 4:00PM) or an afternoon shift (1:00PM to 9:00PM) Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities and duties are inclusive of but not limited to:

Cleaning

• Perform routine cleaning of classrooms offices stairwells hallways washrooms and common areas.
• Replenish consumables and ensure washrooms meet hygiene and safety standards.
• Clean exterior surfaces including pressure washing and graffiti removal.
• Conduct seasonal duties such as snow removal leaf blowing and light landscaping.
• Monitor and clean up school grounds parkade and surrounding areas.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform maintenance tasks including plumbing carpentry painting drywall repair lighting replacement and equipment upkeep.
• Conduct routine inspections of playgrounds drains and rooftops; address or escalate concerns.
• Support minor furniture assembly and equipment troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoots electrical plumbing and heating issues.
• Inspects playground structures for defects makes repairs and/or advises Manager Facilities & Transportation of action to be taken.

Operations & Event Support

• Respond to staff requests using digital work order/ticketing systems.
• Assist with daily setup/teardown of furniture and equipment for school events.
• Manage traffic during drop-off and pick-up; assist with crowd and space control.
• Support emergency procedures including fire drills and building evacuations.
• Deliver packages supplies and internal mail as required.
• Lock/unlock doors monitor site access and report safety/security concens.

Health Safety & Compliance

• Follow WorkSafeBC protocols and internal safety guidelines.
• Report hazards and incidents promptly.
• Participate in required safety and emergency response training.
• Maintain current WHMIS and First Aid certifications.

Technology & Communication

• Use digital systems for task tracking and communication (e.g. email ticketing software).
• Communicate clearly with team members and school staff to ensure service expectations are met.

This job profile outlines the key responsibilities for the roles and is not meant to be exhaustive. This will include performing the administrative and related tasks or any other responsibilities required to reasonably meet the needs of St. Johns School including but not limited to the general duties outlined in the position profile.

It should be understood that the activities responsibilities and obligations of this position may be modified from time to time through discussion between the direct supervisor and the employee in order to effectively meet the requirements of the School. On rare occasions where there are urgent needs at the School an employee may be assigned to temporarily backfill role(s) critical to the schools operations and business continuity.

Success Measures

• Timely and professional response to requests from staff and leadership.
• High standards of cleanliness and maintenance maintained across all areas.
• Proactive identification and resolution of facility-related issues.
• Accurate efficient and courteous event support and logistical services.
• Clear documentation and communication using school systems.

Required Qualifications and Key Skills

Education & Work Experience

• Experience in Facilities or Building Services related roles.
• Building Services Worker certificate is considered an asset.
• WHMIS certification or knowledge.
• Valid BC Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate.
• BC Class 5 Drivers License (and ICBC drivers abstract).
• Experience using digital work order systems is considered an asset.

Qualities and Skills

• Basic proficiency in using computers and mobile devices.
• Physical abilities to lift up to 50 lbs and work indoors/outdoors in various conditions.
• Ability to operate a genie lift and/or pallet jack is considered an asset.
• Effectively communicates with teachers staff students and parents.
• Demonstrates a professional and courteous manner when interacting with students parents and guests reflecting St. Johns School values.
• Willingness to take on new tasks and to learn new skills; a flexible mindset.
• Self-motivated and team player with a proven ability to work independently.
• Able to work in variable climate conditions indoors and outdoors with and around various machinery.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate will be required to complete child abuse prevention training concussion training Level 1 first-aid training provided by St. Johns School and provide consent for a criminal background check for the vulnerable sector.
• Clearance on criminal record checks for vulnerable sector is a condition of employment
• The ability to legally work in Canada in an educational setting is a condition of employment.

Job Information

• Full-time permanent position starting December 1st 2025.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Work location: on-site.
• Annual salary ranges from $55000 to $58000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Manager Facilities & Transportation
• Direct Reports: Building Service Worker(s)
• Department: Facilities
• Key Interactions:
  • Internal: Faculty non-teaching employees payroll administrator Manager Facilities & Transportation and School Principals.
  • External: Parents/guardians alumni vendors and students/guests of other schools.

Applications

All interested candidates should include the following items in their application:

• Resume & Cover Letter
• Copies of any relevant certificates and diplomas.
• Three Professional References with contact details.

All interested candidates should submit their complete application at the following link:

Building Services Worker

The posting will be active until filled. If you are having any problems submitting your application please email

St. Johns School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Johns School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers from BIPOC (black indigenous and people of colour) persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.