Job Title: Building Services Attendant

Organization: John Howard Society of Victoria

Location: In Person, Victoria, BC

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work hours: 40 hours, Mon - Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Benefits: Employee Engagement Activities, Organization Events, Dental care, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life insurance, Paid time off, Pension Plan

Who We Are

John Howard Society of Victoria is a fast paced growing, dynamic and innovative social service organization that strives to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all. Our goal is to help individuals achieve greater independence by providing support with housing, life-skills, education, employment, and community-based services.

At John Howard Society of Victoria we come from various backgrounds and share a common goal of wanting to make things better in our community, for our community. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that adapts to your needs.

What We Offer

- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy paid vacation, sick and personal time, health and dental plans, long-term disability, critical illness and Pension Plan
- Supportive Environment: Our Employee Assistance Program and professional development opportunities are designed to help you succeed both personally and professionally. We invest in our employees' growth through training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
- Engaging Culture: Be part of a friendly team that values your input! With numerous employee engagements, you can make your voice heard and contribute to meaningful change for our clients and our community.
- Employee Engagement: We often organize team and social gatherings to strengthen relationships and foster camaraderie to create a supportive network among colleagues.
- Impactful Work: Employees at JHS Victoria are driven by a shared mission to make a positive difference in the community. Engaging in meaningful work enhances job satisfaction and connects team members to a greater purpose.

Position Summary The Position reports to Manager, Business Operations

We are seeking a dependable and practical Building Services Attendant to help maintain our community, residential, and office spaces.

This hands-on role combines janitorial, hygiene, and general building-maintenance responsibilities.



Some shifts will be focused on maintenance and some will be focused on janitor and hygiene duties. This position works independently with moderate supervision. This is an in-person role with no opportunity to remotely.

What You'll Be Doing

Service Work (75%)

- Keeping buildings and properties in clean and orderly condition.
- Performing routine cleaning activities, including:
- Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming floors.
- Scrubbing, sanitizing, and supplying restroom facilities.
- Dusting furniture, walls, and equipment.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, and partitions.
- Preparing and mixing cleaning solutions.
- Setting up rooms and equipment for classes and lessons.
- Maintain records, including various logs, key registers, and janitorial/hygiene and maintenance supplies inventory, and other records.
- Assist and order for inventory management.

Maintenance Work (25%)
- General carpentry maintenance such as building repairs, patching, grouting, caulking, and painting.
- Plumbing maintenance such as unblocking waste lines, replacing fixtures such as flush tank mechanisms, toilets, sinks and faucets.
- Landscape maintenance included mowing lawns, weed trimming, tree pruning, and deck maintenance.
- Assisting with scheduled maintenance programs on building system.

Perform other duties and projects as required and not limited to the responsibilities as mentioned.
- The assigned percentage of job responsibilities may vary based on organizational and operational priorities.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Proficient in verbal and written English at a qualified level.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Criminal Record Check.
- Emergency First Aid certification is an asset.
- Good health, physically able to perform the duties of the position and ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and objects.

Skills and Competencies
- High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint).




- Willing and able to remain on site after normal working hours as required to handle any emergency maintenance situations (i.e. mechanical systems offline etc.).
- A friendly and helpful personality who will interact professionally with residents, visitors and staff.
- Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
- Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion for periods of time.
- Building Service Worker Level 1 / WHIMIS training/certificate considered an asset.

Who You Are
- Dependable: You take responsibility for completing assigned cleaning and maintenance work thoroughly and consistently.
- Practical and hands-on: You are comfortable moving between cleaning, room setup, inventory, landscaping, and minor building repairs.
- Organized: You maintain accurate logs, key registers, supply records, and inventory information.
- Independent: You can plan and complete daily tasks with moderate supervision.
- Approachable and professional: You communicate respectfully and maintain positive interactions with residents, visitors, and employees.
- Adaptable: You can shift priorities when cleaning, building, or emergency-maintenance needs change.

Creating Safe, Healthy and Inclusive Communities at JHS Victoria: At John Howard Society of Victoria, we proudly embrace the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and we’re excited to invite applicants from all backgrounds to join our team! We understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we are committed to providing the support needed to ensure equal opportunities for success throughout the hiring process.

John Howard

Society of Victoria will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation. We’re here to help!

Ready to Make a Positive Impact?

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives and meet the qualifications for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your application through our portal. Submission deadline is September 18, 2026 and we’ll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. So don’t wait—apply today and take the next step in your journey with us!

📌 Building Services Attendant (Victoria)
🏢 John Howard Society of Victoria
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