LEAD
BUILDING SERVICE WORKER
Regular Full Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam
offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local
community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than
150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it
continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and
recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is
built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while
supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that
we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
Join our team as a Lead Building Service
professional! We are actively searching for two qualified and experienced
individuals to take on the role of Lead Building Service. This position
involves engaging in manual work with limited supervisory responsibilities,
collaborating with a superior to plan and assign janitorial, custodial, and
security tasks for a small team.
Key Responsibilities:
ü Assist in planning and assigning janitorial, custodial, and security
tasks for a small team.
ü Actively participate in the execution of tasks, demonstrating hands-on
leadership.
ü Exercise independence of judgment in recommending schedules and making
non-routine work assignments.
ü Address problems using established standards and procedures; escalate to
a Superior when necessary.
Requirements:
ü Sound
knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in
janitorial and routine building maintenance.
ü Familiarity
with occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
ü Some
knowledge of routine building maintenance and minor repair tasks.
ü Ability to
plan, assign, and coordinate the work of subordinates, develop work plans, and
provide instruction on job tasks to new staff members.
ü Capability
to maintain simple records related to the work.
ü Strong
interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
ü Ability to
work with limited direct supervision.
ü Skill in the
use of cleaning and maintenance supplies and equipment.
ü Availability
to work afternoon, evenings and/or weekend shifts.
ü Driver's
License for the Province of British Columbia.
Minimum Qualifications
ü Completion
of Grade 8, preferably with completion of janitorial courses and some related
experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
ü A minimum of
2 years of experience in supervising staff is required.
ü Possession
of a Building Service Worker certificate is an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $29.36 - $34.39 (2025 rates).
The
rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications,
knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team
dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety
of learning and development opportunities.
Accessibility / Equal
Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention
processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work
environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about
what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support
of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the
application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an
accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also
provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under
consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no
adverse reports).
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for
career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about
opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about
how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 19, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.