Grounds Maintenance; Granville

Job Requisition : 12134

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: On-Site

Office

Location:

Vancouver (BC)

Language Designation: English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Salary Range: Our salaries range from $ 50103.98 to $ 55671.09 and are based on qualifications and experience.

Granville Island is administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on behalf of the Federal Government. Its mission is to "to steward this public land for meaningful urban and social experimentation among diverse, creative, cultural and business models, engaging local first nations and communities, and welcoming the world."

Granville Island and its 300 businesses greet approximately 10 million people per year, employ over 3,000 people full‑time, and generate over $260 million in economic activity. Granville Island is seen as one of the most successful waterfront development in North America aspiring to become the "most inspiring public place in the world".

We’ve Got The Purpose, The People And The Perks You Need For a Fulfilling Career. Here’s What You Get When You’re a Permanent Employee

• 4 weeks of vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well‑being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

Join CMHC’s Granville Island team, in the Grounds Maintenance position, to keep the island clean, safe, and well‑maintained.

Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am. – 4:00 pm.

As part of our collective agreement, all employees benefit from a standard shift premium of 5.75% – automatically boosting your annual earnings to $52,984.96.

Evening & Overnight Shifts (4 pm – 8 am): additional $2.50/hour. Weekend Shifts (Saturday and Sunday): $2.25/hour.

Core responsibilities:

• Perform exterior cleaning: pressure washing sidewalks, plazas, docks, and windows.
• Seasonal tasks: leaf blowing, vacuuming, snow and ice removal.
• Maintain Park sites and playground equipment.
• Use a work order system to prioritize tasks and interact courteously with the public.
• Operate fleet and utility vehicles: sweepers, scrubbers, scissor lifts, forklifts, boom lifts.
• Conduct minor repairs: carpentry, asphalt patching, paver installation, plumbing, drywall.
• Maintain waste compactor sites, remove graffiti.

• Assist senior technicians with HVAC, machinery, and equipment maintenance.
• Support events: set up and take down tents, stages, and barricades.

• A valid driver’s license.
• A minimum 1 year of experience in grounds, property, or building maintenance.
• Familiarity with power and hand tools.
• The ability to work safely in marine and high-traffic environments.
• Experience using grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., power washers, leaf blowers, sweepers).

• Basic carpentry and paver installation skills.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Training or coursework in landscaping, grounds care, or building maintenance.
• A WHMIS certification.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non‑Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.