Opportunities
Facilities Worker – Langham Court Theatre Society
This posting is open to all qualified applicants.
Langham Court Theatre resides on the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples, also known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nation. We live and create on this land with humility and gratitude. For more than 95 years, the Langham Court Theatre Society (formerly The Victoria Theatre Guild and Dramatic School) has been producing engaging and high-quality theatre with dedicated actors and creative teams. This is community theatre at its best offering five productions per year that are a mix of traditional and modern works. Langham also offers local organizations the opportunity to perform on the stage and utilize rehearsal space.
Thanks to the current complement of members, audience support and experienced staff, Langham Court Theatre continues to be one of Western Canada’s community theatre success stories.
The theatre itself is a charming surprise tucked away in the residential Rockland neighbourhood near the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Lieutenant Governor’s residence. The theatre seats 175 people and offers a licensed lounge used at intermission and for receptions.
Position Overview
To maintain a clean and sanitary environment within and on the grounds of Langham Court Theatre. Performs routine cleaning and minor maintenance of building and grounds.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floor, carpets, air vents, furniture, blinds, and washrooms by methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, buffing using various manual and power cleaning equipment.
- Collects and disposes of refuse and maintains clean refuse areas; performs spot clean-ups as required.
- Required to do work with specialized chemicals and use sound judgment and proper PPE to disinfect and sanitize washrooms and high touch areas.
- Maintains and cleans parking lots and sidewalks using hand and powered equipment, rakes, shovels, and other equipment to remove dirt, leave, snow and other refuse.
- Performs minor maintenance on buildings, grounds, furniture, electrical fixtures, and plumbing, such as unplugging sinks and toilets, light bulbs, replacing tap washers.
- Secure buildings, if necessary, by arming alarms, locking doors and windows.
- To maintain the appearance of the floors in assigned areas.
- To work cooperatively with other staff as well as work alone responsibly
- Perform a deep clean of the building in the off season
- Performs other related duties as required.
Skill and Abilities
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to perform alone or with a helper.
- Knowledge, or ability to learn proper use of chemicals, cleaning methods, and equipment.
- WHMIS certification is required.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
- Ability to respond to multiple and concurrent tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Knowledge
- Grade 12 or equivalent experience
- WHMIS certification
Training and Experience
A minimum of six months of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Job Type: Part-time contract
Schedule: Day shift, some flexibility
Work Location: In person, on site
Compensation: $26-30 per hour based on experience
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are invited to submit a covering letter,* with their resume detailing their related background, experience, and qualifications.**
Application deadline: Friday January 10, 2025, please apply to gm@langhamtheatre.ca
*Please note: All applications must have a cover letter to be considered.
**We appreciate your time and interest in the position. However, due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
