Job Description

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Precinct Services department is responsible for a variety of services in support of the Legislative Precinct buildings and grounds. Primary services include long-term capital planning and infrastructure development, facilities, and property management services, including maintenance, repair and cleaning of the Precinct buildings and grounds, and food services. Precinct Services is also responsible for the provision of oversight, training, and support to Legislative Assembly departments in the areas of procurement and contract management.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Cleaning Operations Supervisor, the Cleaner performs general housekeeping duties and maintains cleanliness of designated areas in accordance with established daily cleaning schedules. This position completes all tasks required to meet cleaning standards as set out by Legislative Facility Services.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:
• A minimum two years’ work experience in commercial cleaning.
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
• Completion of Building Service Worker Levels 1 to 3 courses.
• Experience with floor care and cleaning including the use of floor cleaning equipment.
Please refer to the position description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps the Legislative Building in clean and orderly condition.
• Provides floor care in offices, kitchenettes and common areas including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and spot cleaning.
• Conducts surface care in offices, kitchenettes and common areas including cleaning walls, furniture, windowsills/ledges, glass, blinds & light fixtures.
• Provides washroom care including cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, and replenishing supplies.
• Picks up and transports garbage, recycling, and organic waste material to appropriate collection points.
• Performs routine minor plumbing maintenance, such as unplugging toilets and sinks, and notifying management of need for repairs.
• Changes and launders towels.
• Sets up and cleans rooms for meetings, including the removal of dishes and glasses following special functions and events.
• Locks and unlocks doors and turns lights on and off, in consultation with the Legislative Assembly Protective Services team.
• Performs project-specific cleaning as directed, including interior window cleaning, carpet cleaning, wall washing and snow and ice removal, some of which may require the use of ladders.
• Performs minor maintenance to cleaning equipment, including filter and bag changes, and wiping down equipment to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Mixes detergents and cleaning solutions and ensures security of cleaning solutions, supplies and stock items.
• Reports materials used, amounts and conditions of materials available, and repairs required, such as light replacement, leaking sinks and taps and safety hazards, to supervisors.
• Identifies opportunities for energy savings and process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of work.

Salary/Wage

$23.51 – $29.38 hourly + 8% vacation pay

Other Perks/Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER • Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement. • Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions. • Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits. • Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities. • Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks. • Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire. • Vacation benefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay. For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/about/careers/working-here.

Job Application Process

Please submit cover letter and résumé through our job board portal by 12:00pm (noon) PDT on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. For questions, please email human.resources@leg.bc.ca.

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