Building Maintenance & Janitorial Worker

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Bernice Gehring Building

Oct 9

Written By Ana Silveira

Shift/Schedule/

Hours:

15 hours per week (schedule to be determined)

LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

Cythera is pleased to introduce the Bernice Gehring Building, an incredible milestone and opportunity for our community. This space will be home to Cythera’s second‑stage program and longer‑term housing for women and children. This first‑of‑its‑kind housing project will provide a safe, stable environment, empowering families to rebuild, heal, and thrive in their community.

Reporting to the Property Manager, this position is a hands‑on position and will be responsible for supporting all aspects of janitorial maintenance within the Bernice Gehring Building and other buildings within the Cythera portfolio, as required. This position may require travel between properties within Maple Ridge.

• Perform regular cleaning of commercial and residential spaces including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing all common areas, restrooms, and office spaces
• Clean and disinfect high‑touch surfaces such as door handles, elevator buttons, shared spaces and equipment. Assist with any cleaning tasks as required at any MRPMCS sites
• Empty and dispose of garbage and recycling from all commercial areas
• Maintain cleanliness of windows, glass doors, and entryways
• Ensure commercial restrooms are stocked and sanitized
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and repairing fixtures
• Assist with minor maintenance repairs and landscaping as required
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify and address maintenance needs and report to property management team
• Coordinate and assist with external contractors for larger repair projects, as required and in consultation with the Property Manager

Completion of Grade 12 plus training and/or a minimum 2 years of experience, including the ability to operate cleaning equipment and basic tools. Previous experience in janitorial or maintenance work preferred, along with strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions and strong communication/interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English language
• Sound knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used in building maintenance
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and clear driving record
• Proactive with the ability to problem solve
• Self‑starter with a positive attitude, and able to work through daily/weekly tasks with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills: experience with Microsoft Office

Shift/Schedule/

Hours:

15 hours per week (schedule to be determined)

Expected

Start Date:

ASAP

Wage/Salary: Starting at $25.95/hour

Grid Level: 10

Final date to receive applications: November 5, 2025.

Ana Silveira

Building Maintenance & Janitorial Worker

We respectfully acknowledge that Cythera operates on the traditional, unceded territories of the Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation. We also recognize and honour the many Nations represented within the urban Indigenous population of the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver areas.

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