Residential Building Attendant

Employment Status

Part Time Permanent

We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

Tamura House, Vancouver

18 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain Station

Days and Hours of work

Thursday and Friday
Shift times will be 00:00 - 08:00 Hours
Shifts are 7.5 hours 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

Salary

$26.+2 - 28.70 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

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
Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
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
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 ******* and/or drug use
Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until June 1+, 2025 at 5:00pm

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.lookoutsociety.ca/job-invite/2371/

**Employees of Lookout Housing and Health Society must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on SAP. **

“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.+.” 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.+2-$28.70 per hour

Work Location: In person