Grounds Maintenance (Granville Island) permanent, full-time Full Time

Grounds Maintenance (Granville Island) permanent, full-time
Job Requisition ID: 10618
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: On-Site
Office Location: Vancouver (BC)
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Travel Requirement: Travel not required
Annual Salary: $46135.48
Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is to “to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world.”
Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full-time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity. Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the “most inspiring public place in the world”.
You want to know more about Granville Island? Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca
What’s in it for you
We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:
Annual paid vacation.
Annual individual performance incentive.
Defined benefit pension plan.
Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.
About the role
The Grounds Maintenance position is an exceptional opportunity to work for CMHC and become a member of the Granville Island team. In this role, you will work with the Maintenance Department to ensure Granville Island is well maintained and kept in a high standard of repair, cleanliness, and sanitation.
This is a permanent, full-time position.
As Granville Island is a 7-day/week operation, there is a requirement to be available for day shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. including weekends and statutory holidays. Some earlier or later shifts may be required on occasion.
What you’ll do:
Repairs to facility fixtures as needed. E.g. sinks, taps, toilets, window handles, etc.
Landscaping, leaf blowing, paving stone repair.
Woodwork repair, boardwalks, benches.
Gutter cleaning, drain clearing. Some work on roofs is required.
Sweeping, pressure washing, waste removal and other general cleaning as required.
Represent CMHC and Granville Island in a professional and courteous manner.
Provide information to customers and tenants as required (i.e., question on lost and found items, directions).
What you should have:
Building maintenance experience.
A valid drivers’ license.
Customer service experience.
Safety knowledge as per Workers Compensation Board regulations and the Canada Labour Code.
The ability to adapt to changes and to show initiative when needed.
Must be aware of the hazards and be able to work in a marine environment.
Other cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned.
It would be great if you also had:
Scissor lift experience.
Fall protection experience.
A WHMIS certificate.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion
What happens after you apply
We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!