Janitor/ Maintenance
Date: Aug 19, 2026
Location: Courtenay, BC, CA
Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society
Employment Status
Full Time - Permanent
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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
The Junction-Courtenay
Days and Hours of work
Monday through Friday
Shift times will be 1000 - 1800 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
$26.72 - 28.48 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)
Job Summary The Janitor Maintenance Worker 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. Janitor/Maintenance Workers ensure the cleanliness of the overall site, both inside and outside. The worker will also ensure that building functions such as mechanical, plumbing, and electrical are properly maintained. Ongoing maintenance and janitorial work is required on premises.
This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (certificate of recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.




Job Duties Janitorial work such as sweeping, washing, and waxing floors; cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces
Garbage removal and emptying recycling containers
Monitor and upkeep all building equipment
Maintain repairs on premises including the upkeep of suites by fixing, repairing, plumbing, landscaping, etc.
Will assist new staff and oversee volunteers; and work with staff to ensure facilities meet the needs of guests
Work is generally completed internally, while some external work on the premise may occur
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
Building Service Worker Diploma is an asset
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
Solid 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 sobriety if related concerns to alcohol and/or drug use
Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Closing Date Applications will be accepted until July 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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📌 Job Title Janitor/ Maintenance (British Columbia)
🏢 Lookout Housing + Health Society
📍 British Columbia