Grounds & Building Services Technician (Granville Island)
Job Requisition ID: 11315
Position Status: Temporary 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 $48881.94 to $51597.6 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".
You want to know more about Granville Island? Read the Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future report by clicking on this link: granvilleisland2040.ca
What’s in it for you
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 contract employee:
- 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
- Annual individual performance incentive.
- Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
- An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
About the role
Join CMHC’s Granville Island team, in the Grounds & Building Services Technician position, to keep the island clean, safe, and well-maintained.
This is a temporary position of a duration of 18 months.
Work schedule:
Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am. – 4:00 pm.
Shift premiums:
As part of our collective agreement, all employees benefit from a standard shift premium of 5.75% — automatically boosting your annual earnings to $26.32/hour
Additional premium:
Evening & Overnight Shifts (4 pm – 8 am): additional $2.50/hour
Weekend Shifts (Sat& Sun): $2.25/hour
These premiums are designed to recognize your flexibility and commitment—translating into meaningful increases to your annual salary. Whether you're optimizing your schedule or simply maximizing your impact, your time is valued.
What you’ll do:
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.
Specialized responsibilities upon completing internal training
- Assist senior technicians with HVAC, machinery, and equipment maintenance.
- Support events: set up and take down tents, stages, and barricades.
What you should have:
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum 1 year of experience in grounds, property, or building maintenance.
- Familiarity with power and hand tools.
- Ability to work safely in marine and high-traffic environments.
- Experience using grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., power washers, leaf blowers, sweepers).
It would be great if you also had:
- Basic carpentry and paver installation skills.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, or mechanical trades.
- Training or coursework in landscaping, grounds care, or building maintenance.
- WHMIS certification.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion
What happens after you apply
We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!
