26-022c Building Maintenance Worker (Casual)

Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam!
Affectionately known as PoCo we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve.

This is manual to semi-skilled work in performing maintenance and janitorial tasks relating to the operation of public recreation facilities. An employee of this class performs a variety of janitorial duties and basic building maintenance and repair tasks and assists with the operation of specialized equipment found in assigned facilities. Some independence of action and judgment are exercised. A supervisor reviews work performance periodically in terms of satisfactory performance and adherence to established practices procedures and policies.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Performs janitorial duties in accordance with established standards such as cleaning public areas washrooms change rooms and offices replenishing supplies collecting and disposing of refuse dusting cleaning and sweeping steps walkways entrances and parking areas and clears snow and ice
• Operates equipment such as vacuums scrubbers burnishers polishers and other related equipment.
• Performs a variety of basic building maintenance and repair tasks records readings and reports any problems or unusual readings to a supervisor or delegate
• Provides assistance to the general public teams and groups using the facilities such as setting up and taking down tables chairs stages sound systems and other related equipment and providing information; enforcing rules and regulations governing the use of the facility operation as needed
• Provides assistance to other members of the work unit and others working within the department
• Under the direction of a superior provides assistance during ice cleans ice installation and removal duties
• Performs pool vacuuming and water testing
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records related to the work and ensures that tasks are completed
• Assumes security and emergency related responsibilities as required
• Other duties as required

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• Grade 10 supplemented with technical training related to the work plus some related experience working in a janitorial/maintenance position or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Building Service Worker Certificate (approved 16-hour course i.e. RFABC)
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License for the Province of B.C

Why should you consider working for us

• An hourly starting wage of $34.39 (2025 rate of pay) plus 12% in lieu of vacation and holiday pay
• We take our work seriously but not ourselves
• We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
• We care deeply about our community
• Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
• We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
• We are a living wage employer

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by February 23 2026 at quoting competition number 26-022c.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To be considered for this position all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.