Housekeeper (Seasonal Auxiliary) - Vancouver, Canada - UBC

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

• This posting is for thirty (30) vacancies.
• The hourly wage for this position will be $22.72
• Must have full time availability including weekends and holidays for the entire duration of the work term from May 5, 2024 to August 31, 2024.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
Housekeepers participate as a member of the mobile housekeeping unit in carrying out cleaning, moving from building to building, in all Student Housing and Hospitality Services facilities. Is required to observe safe working conditions and habits; may be assigned to day, evening and night shift and any day of the week. Works from oral and written instructions, schedules and specific requirements which may be of a daily and periodic nature.

Organizational Status
Reports to Building Supervisor or Manager.

Work Performed
Carries out a variety of cleaning duties, such as, dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming and washing of walls, floors, glass, stairwells, shower stalls, bath tubs, sinks, counter tops, cupboards, cabinets, urinals, appliances, vent exteriors, furniture and carpets, in designated areas, as assigned.

Carries out room upkeep related duties, such as, replenishing supplies of soap, toilet paper, toweling, linen and other housekeeping items, collecting waste and removing to designated areas; rearranging furnishings and moving small furniture items within the confines of the suite or floor; making and remaking beds, changing linen and returning soiled or clean linen to designated areas.

Reports maintenance requirements and repairs and turns in lost and found items to supervisor.

Ensures that the workplace is safe and follows safe work practices.

Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Makes minor decisions related to sequence of duties; errors have minimal impact.

Supervision Received
Works under general supervision, from oral and written instructions and according to current procedures.

Supervision Given
None.

Minimum Qualifications
Grade 10 education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience in institutional janitorial work or hotel experience. General knowledge of cleaning rules and regulations, security and safety policies and procedures. Ability to meet physical requirements involving considerable walking, stair climbing and repetitive manual work. Bondable and able to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Available to work weekends and evenings, if required.