Laundry aide Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Staff - Union

Job Category

BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff

Job Profile

BCGEU OK Hourly - Facilities Services Worker I

Job Title

Laundry Warehouse Distribution

Department

UBCO l Accommodation l Housing and Conferences

Compensation Range

$24.38 - $27.94 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

February 22, 2026

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

Job End Date

September 4, 2026

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JOB SUMMARY

The posit ion is responsible for the goods coming in and out of the Student Housing & Community Services warehouse space which is used to hold supplies for the conference operation (linens, amenity items, signage etc ) . The position will receive and redistribute l aundry and miscellaneous supplies to support Conference and Hospitality operations from May to August . This position is seasonal and requires the flexibility for working various shifts including day, evening and weekend shifts .

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

Reports directly to the Associate Director, Accommodations , works closely with Conference Sales and Services Manager s , Facility Operations, External vendors, and Housing & Community Services staff .

WORK PERFORMED

General duties :

• Receives, unpacks, shelves and labels supplies coming into the warehouse.
• D istributes supplies and clean linens to conference buildings on a daily basis to meet operational requirements
• Ensures Laundry is ready for pick up by supplier on designated days.
• Receives clean linens and prepares for distribution between conference and hotel buildings.
• Completes daily checks of buildings , including Quality Assurance of empty units, collection of Lost & Found Items, and distribut ion of visitor information as needed
• Maintains the warehouse in a clean, neat and organized manner . Ensures all product boxes are labelled
• Completes daily shift report s
• Provides inventory check s once a month and performs a thorough inventory count at end of season
• Reviews inventory for damage and recycles or discards as necessary .
• Provides recommendations on ordering new supplies to keep inventory at a predetermined level.
• Assists in Conference setups as needed.
• Other general duties as required .

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

Errors of judgement, inappropriate decisions on procedures or policies and untimely completion of linen distribution could negatively impact the conference operation , stall vendor housekeeping schedule and impact room inventory sales .

Errors in inventory counts at year end can impact the ordering of new inventory and available stock for the following conference season .

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works independently and within teams under the general direction of the Associate Director, Accommodation .

SUPERVISON GIVEN : None

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent . Minimum 6 months experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a proven work history showing the ability to work independently and complete tasks on a timely manner . Valid Class 5 driver ’ s license is a requirement and a history of driving a moving truck or large vehicle is necessary .