BUILDING CUSTODIAN & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Heritage Hall Preservation Society Vancouver, BC (Mount Pleasant)
$30.00 per hour | Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
6 Month term position with the possibility of extension
Join Our Team:
The Heritage Hall Preservation Society is seeking a reliable, hands-on Building Custodian & Maintenance Supervisor to help care for one of Vancouver’s most cherished heritage buildings.
The successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring the building remains clean, safe, welcoming, event-ready, and well-maintained for tenants, Hall renters, and visitors.
This diverse and active role combines custodial work (daily building cleaning), building maintenance, supervision of part time staff, event support, and customer service.
This position supervises a small team of part-time custodial staff and reports to the Building Operations and Rental Manager.
What You’ll Do:
Custodial Work and Building Maintenance:
- Daily, hands-on cleaning of rental venue space and shared building and office areas, including washrooms, floors and waste bins
- Weekly, monthly and annual cleaning tasks, including dusting, floor polishing and window washing
- Conduct regular building inspections and identify maintenance needs
- Perform minor repairs, touch-up painting, light plumbing, and other general maintenance tasks
- Coordinate contractors, service providers, inspections for larger repairs and projects
- Maintain building equipment, furniture, storage areas, and supplies
- Handle seasonal outdoor maintenance including light gardening, snow removal, litter cleanup, and grounds upkeep
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules
- Obtain quotes for larger repairs and oversee contractor work as required.
Event & Venue Support:
- Set up and take down tables, chairs, staging, screens, and other equipment according to event floor plans
- Support renters and event clients as needed
- Document and report damages or maintenance concerns
- Ensure event spaces are clean, organized, and ready for use.
Custodial Supervision:
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise our part-time weekend custodial crew
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility
- Conduct quality-control inspections and spot checks, periodically on the weekend, to ensure the building is always clean
- Review timesheets and assist with staffing coverage and scheduling
- Monitor inventory and order custodial supplies as required.
- Respond to urgent facility or staffing issues after hours, as required
Safety + Security:
- Open and secure the building as required
- Respond to urgent facility issues
- Schedule and support annual fire inspections, backflow testing, and other regulatory requirements
- Help maintain a safe environment for staff, tenants, renters, and visitors
Qualifications:
- Minimum two years of custodial, building maintenance, facilities, or related experience
- Previous supervisory experience is required
- Minimum one year of cleaning or janitorial experience
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands
- Experience with minor plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, or renovation work is an asset
- WHMIS certification and Building Services Worker training are assets
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle (MANDITIORY)
- Clear criminal record check
Physical Requirements - this is a physically demanding position requiring:
- Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Moving furniture and equipment
- Repetitive bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Operation of floor cleaning equipment and other maintenance tools.
What We’re Looking For - the ideal candidate is:
- A physically active early riser
- Someone who loves to clean
- Reliable, punctual, and organized
- Customer-service oriented
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Professional and respectful when interacting with tenants, renters, contractors, and the public
- Motivated to maintain high standards in a busy community facility
- Experienced in supervising staff and leading by example
- Able to take initiative and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- On-call availability is required for urgent building issues, including snow removal
- Must be available for occasional after-hours emergencies, employee training and spot checks, special events, and statutory holidays when required.
- Work Location: On site at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver BC
- Job Type: 6 Month term, full time, with the possibility of extension
How to Apply - please submit:
- A current resume
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position
Applications should be submitted via email at: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you able to reliably work a daily 5:00 a.m. start time and be available for occasional on-call emergencies? Do you have a relaible vehicle? (Public transit will not be running at 4:00 AM.)
Experience:
- supervising custodial or maintenance staff: 1 year (required)
- performing basic building maintenance: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
