Janitor/ Maintenance
Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location: Abbotsford, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status
Casual

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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
Cole Starnes Residence

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

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

Robust 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 October 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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.

"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 notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

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