Inventory / Suite Turnover Worker

John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is a not-for-profit organization providing housing and program continuum directly addressing homelessness and reducing barriers to independent living so all community members can reach their full potential. As part of the Building Operations Department and working across multiple facilities in Kelowna, the Inventory/Suite Turnover Worker is responsible for cleaning suites upon departure of tenants, ensuring the proper care of tenant belongings and performing light repairs to make suites ready for occupancy.

Regular hours: Mon-Fri, 8am - 4pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting move-out inspections with tenants, assessing suite condition and identifying issues, items for replacement and suites needing extensive repair.

• Taking accurate inventory of tenant personal belongings left behind, packing and placing them into storage accordingly (flagging items of high value, possibly stolen, with a risk to health and safety, etc.).

• Monitoring inventory in storage and identifying items ready for disposal.

• Cleaning empty suites thoroughly and completing maintenance tasks as needed, making suites move-in ready within required turnover timeline.

• Assisting with annual suite inspections.

• Performing other janitorial duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, including spill clean-up, yard maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing common areas, etc.).

What We Offer

• A supportive, caring, work environment with a focus on investing in our staff.

• Extended health and dental benefits.

• RRSP matching.

• 3 weeks vacation.

• Additional personal time off with pay.

• High School diploma.

• Basic knowledge of and ability to use computers and learn new software.

• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of safe work practices.

• Strong sense of integrity and accountability, attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, boundaries, and confidentiality.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS HELPFUL TO THIS ROLE:

• Recent relevant work experience as janitor, custodian, handy person, or similar role an asset.

• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems is an asset.

• Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract is an asset but not required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:

• Must be able to clear a Criminal Record Check working with Vulnerable Sector.

• Physically capable of lifting and moving objects up to 30lbs as necessary.

• Ability to work with person(s) served who may solicit and/or display inappropriate social or physical behaviour including inappropriate language or violence.

• Valid WHMIS and First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain prior to commencing work.

Acknowledgement

The John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only shortlisted candidates and those eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.