Employment Status
Casual
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
Walton Residence
15 minute walk from Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain Station
Days and Hours of work
7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays
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
Night premium will be given to staff that work 50% or more of their shift between 0:00-08:00 Hours
Salary
$26.92 - 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 alcohol and/or drug use
- Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until September 19, 2025 at 5:00pm
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.lookoutsociety.ca/job-invite/2582/
**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 12.9.” 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.
c. BCGEU, Shop Steward
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 Type: Casual
Pay: $26.92-$28.70 per hour
Work Location: In person
