Building Services Attendant - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Vancouver Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, prides itself on working towards bringing families closer together and to creating memories worth repeating.

Our Core Values - greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, constantly improving - give us purpose and guidance.

SUMMARY:

While contributing to a great visitor experience, the Building Services Attendant provides maintenance support to the Vancouver Aquarium by keeping the building and grounds maintained, clean and in good order._

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation for the interior and exterior of the Vancouver Aquarium facility:

Clean and sanitize washrooms
Polish washroom mirrors and replenish paper products and supplies
Empty garbage and picking up litter
Sweep, power wash or hose decks, walkways and stairs
Vacuum floors and carpets
Polish window, acrylic cases, tanks, graphics, displays and doors

Perform other duties including:

Clean Vancouver Aquarium vehicles
Operate Vancouver Aquarium vehicles when necessary to make a delivery or pick up materials
Usher visitors out and close the Vancouver Aquarium
Assist with special projects as directed

Maintain and foster a collaborative working environment:

Assist in gardening and landscaping
Help with minor incidents (lost children, broken glass, spills)
Assist other departments with moving furniture, displays, etc.
Answer routine questions from visitors
Complete daily visitor surveys

Consciously desire to improve the Vancouver Aquarium and its processes:

Assist with development of emergency protocols
Maintain organizational safety standards
Reduce environmental impact and supporting "greening" of operations
Demonstrate the organization's values and expectations for conduct
Perform additional duties of a similar nature or level as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent training/experience
Customer service experience is an asset
WHMIS certification is an asset
Ability to operate equipment such as blowers, power washers, week trimmers and other electrical tools in a safe and effective manner
Good communication and customer service skills
Attention to detail and aware of surroundings
Good understanding of cleaning products and chemical handling
Ability to lift and carry 20kg
Ability to stand for extended period of time
Ability to lift, push, pull and stretch to fulfil duties
Required to carry a radio and be accessible for calls
Be flexible and be available during the week, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Education:
Preferred