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Job Description / Duties

Do you have strong organization skills, work well in a team, and work effectively in difficult situations? Our Maintenance and Custodial workers are responsible for upkeep of all planters and grounds at UGM locations in Metro Vancouver and the City of Mission. In this position, you will also perform minor building repairs and maintenance of any of UGM’s facilities and will sometimes fill Custodial shifts on an as-required basis. The successful candidate will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of three years’ recent related experience, and is able to inspect, assess, and determine repair requirements, and perform minor repairs. Basic computer skills and basic carpentry skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
You may come into contact with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.
The starting wage for this position is $ 19.50 per hour.
This is a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications / Required Skills

What You’ll Need
If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:
 be legally entitled to work in Canada
 be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values
 support our Statement of Faith
 provide a current criminal record check that includes a vulnerable sector search
 possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and submit a current driver’s abstract.

Additional Information

How to Apply
To submit your cover letter and résumé by March 5, 2020, visit ugm.ca/careers. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Winna Ma, HR Advisor, at 604 215 5430 ext 388. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, and are especially—but not only—interested in applications from Aboriginal individuals.

Contact Information

Winna Ma, HR Advisor, at 604 215 5430 ext 388

Employer Profile

Who We Are
Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2019. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled para-medical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.