Building Service Worker Level 1

Location: Victoria

Building Service Worker Level 1
Competition Number:  26/111

Posting Scope:  Internal / External

Posted Date:  May 26, 2026

Closing Date:  June 9, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department:  Facilities

Work schedule:

Monday to Sunday (Shifts may vary, graveyard, as needed) - Auxiliary

Salary:  $33.59 per hour, Pay Grade 3, Plus 15% in lieu of benefits

Job Code:  4003

Employee Group:  CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies :  10

Auxiliary status employees will be paid an additional 15% in lieu of vacation, holiday, sick leave beyond the statutory requirement, and other benefits, per the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement.

Perform custodial and janitorial functions at city-owned buildings and facilities.

Vacuum, shampoo carpets, wet and dry mop, strip, wax and polish floors, dust, clean, sanitize and disinfect surfaces.

Dispose of refuse, recyclable and green waste materials; operate various custodial equipment such as auto scrubbers, burnisher, carpet cleaner steamer, wet vacuum, regular vacuums, defoamer, upholstery steamer, power washers, leaf blowers, sweeper push along, Clorox 360 and EMist and perform minor servicing as required.

Open and close various City owned buildings.

Move furniture and equipment; set up meeting rooms as required and help with event set up; raise and lower flags as required.

Clean sidewalks and outside stairs; remove snow and ice accumulations by shoveling or applying environmental ice melter.

Report required building repairs; fill out order forms to replenish inventory; stock custodian closets, washrooms with janitorial products, respond to service building requests as required.

Perform related duties where qualified.

Work is performed according to cleaning schedules or is assigned by supervisor and reviewed upon completion. Problems are referred to supervisor.

Physical Effort:  Lift and move heavy materials and equipment. (often)

Repetitive movements:  sweeping, mopping and vacuuming. (frequent)

Mental Effort:  Normal.

Visual/Auditory Effort:  Normal.

Work Environment:  Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to abrasive cleaning compounds, related chemicals and dust. (occasional)

Key

Skills and Abilities:

Understand and carry out job related functions.

Key

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of janitorial cleaning procedures.

Key

Skills and Abilities:

Use power cleaning equipment.

Formal

Education:

Grade 10.

Building Service Worker course level 1, 2 and preferred completion of level 3 (32 hours).

WHIMIS (2 hours).

Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver Licence.

Required to obtain criminal record clearance to be offered scheduling in required facilities (Police Station).

Experience:

1 year of related janitorial experience in commercial buildings or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a shift position; 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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