Job Board > Residential Building Attendant - Lookout Housing and Health Society
Position: Residential Building Attendant
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Posted: October 24, 2024
Job Description / Duties
Employment Status
Full Time Permanent
Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults, with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is the first and most essential step in achieving independence for individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca
Location
Canada's Best Value Inn, Langley
Days and Hours of work
Sunday through Thursday
Shift times will be23:00 - 07:00 Hours
Shifts are 7.5hours in length
Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice
Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews
Job Summary
The Building Attendant (BA) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. Building Attendants perform a variety of administrative, maintenance, and security functions within the residence managed by Lookout.
Job Duties
Administrative tasks related to property management such as: rent collection, security deposits, petty cash
Maintenance work and repair duties such as repairing furniture, installing switches, replacing plugs, and other basic appliance repairs
Prepares estimates of maintenance and repair costs for management
Performs a variety of cleaning duties, garbage removal, and monitors disposal services
Monitors condition and cleanliness of client rooms, and ensures a safe and secure environment
Will assist new staff, oversee volunteers, and work with all staff to ensure facilities meet the needs of guests
Maintains manual and computerized reports and records on an ongoing basis
Job duties may have a few disagreeable factors
Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
Qualifications / Required Skills
Qualifications & Competence
Minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine
Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries
Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Additional Information
“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
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Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.
Salary: $26.92 - 28.70 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)
Contact Information
Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2024 at 5:00pm
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.lookoutsociety.ca/job-invite/1353/
**Employees of Lookout Housing and Health Society must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on SAP. **