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Building Service Worker, Housing

Reporting to the Ancillary Services Manager and utilizing a service excellence approach, this position provides custodial services, general facility, grounds maintenance, and security functions for Student Housing facilities. Schedule flexibility and reliable transportation are required.

Location

Nelson

Department

College Services

Subdepartment

Campus Services (Ancillary)

Employee Group

PPWC

Recruitment Type

Internal / External

Appointment Type

Temporary

FTE

67

Hrs / Week

25

Desired Start Date

08/09/2026

End Date (if applicable)

30/04/2027

Closing Date

21/08/2026

Competition #

16120

Main Duties and Responsibilities

- Performs custodial duties, including:
- Dusting, garbage collection, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, washrooms, etc.
- Housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, sheet changing, laundry, replenishing coffee, towels, and toiletries




- Manual labour such as carpet cleaning, scrubbing/polishing floors, moving furniture etc.
- Exterior building maintenance, such as window washing and pressure washing etc.
- Reporting maintenance problems and equipment in need of repair
- Maintenance and minor repairs to assigned tools and equipment
- Setting up and taking down for special events and functions
- General maintenance of the facility
- Replenishing custodial supplies

- Performs security and service functions, including:

- Ensuring the security of guest rooms and the privacy of guests
- Reporting evidence of intrusion or other security issues to management
- Ensuring that public areas and entrances are clean and orderly at the beginning of the day
- Assisting in special situations such as power outages, and emergency evacuation

- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Attention to detail
- Physical ability to perform job duties
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task

Education and Experience

- High school graduation
- Custodial Training Certificate
- WHMIS certification
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- First Aid Certificate preferred
- Minimum 1-year custodial experience in a public institution

This is a temporary, part-time position (25 hrs/week), commencing September 8, 2026, and ending April 30, 2027.



Salary will be Pay Grade 5, $29.47 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement. -

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Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.

Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.

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