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Building Service Worker I

@ District of Saanich

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Saanich, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

The District of Saanich is hiring a per diem Building Service Worker I for GR Pearkes Recreation Centre. The role covers routine cleaning and maintenance of recreation areas, washrooms and common spaces, plus setting up and taking down equipment for programs and events. The posting requires Building Service Worker Level 1 certification, Occupational First Aid Level I, WHMIS and hard floor and carpet care certification, and shifts up to 37.5 hours per week including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean and maintain recreation areas, meeting rooms, washrooms and common spaces
  • Set up and take down equipment and furniture for programs and events
  • Monitor facility conditions for safety and cleanliness
  • Assist staff and user groups as required

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 11 or equivalent
  • Building Service Worker Level 1 certification
  • Minimum three months custodial or building service experience
  • Hard floor and carpet care certification
  • WHMIS and Occupational First Aid Level I
  • Satisfactory PIC-VS within six months

Tools & skills

floor care equipment
Source and dates

Source type not verified · saanich

Employer posting date
2026-04-16
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Experience0+ years
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBuilding Service Worker Level 1, Hard floor and carpet care certification, WHMIS, Occupational First Aid Level I
Background checksvulnerable sector
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs. You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning, knowledge sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.

The Recreation Division is seeking a reliable and service-oriented Building Service Worker I to support the daily operations at GR Pearkes Recreation Centre. This position plays an important role in ensuring that recreation facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for the community while supporting a wide variety of programs, activities, and events delivered at the facility.

Under the general direction of the Technical Building Services Supervisor or Building Services Supervisor, the Building Service Worker I performs a range of facility support duties including routine cleaning and maintenance of recreation areas, meeting rooms, washrooms, and common spaces. Responsibilities include setting up and taking down equipment and furniture for programs and events, monitoring facility’s conditions to ensure safety and cleanliness, assisting staff and user groups as required, and responding to general operational needs of the facility. The role requires a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work cooperatively with staff, contractors, and members of the public.

Requirements include completion of Grade 11 or equivalent; Building Service Worker Level 1 certification; and a minimum of three months of related custodial or building service experience. Hard floor and carpet care certification is required, along with WHMIS certification valid within one year and Occupational First Aid Level I. Employment is subject to the provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) dated within the last six months. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate(s) will work varying shifts up to 37.5 hours per week including nights, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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