Laundry Warehouse Distribution-2

Staff - Union

Job Category
BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff

Job Profile
BCGEU OK Hourly - Facilities Services Worker I

Job Title
Laundry Warehouse Distribution-2

Department
UBCO l Accommodation l Housing and Conferences

Compensation Range
$24.38 - $27.94 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date
March 3, 2025

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

Job End Date

Aug 31, 2025

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OB SUMMARY

The position 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 laundry 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, Accommodation, works closely with Manager, Facility Operations, External vendors, and Housing & Community Services staff.

WORK PERFORMED

General duties:
Receives, unpacks, shelves and labels supplies coming into the warehouse.
Distributes 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 buildings.
Does daily checks of buildings to pick up Lost & Found Items, and distributes visitor information brochures
Maintains the warehouse in a clean, neat and organized manner. Ensures all product boxes are labelled
Completes daily shift reports
Provides inventory checks 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 drivers license is a requirement and a history of driving a moving truck or large vehicle is necessary.

Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and execute work assignment
Experience with Microsoft applications
Ability to perform strenuous physical work for a full shift
Required to lift up to 50lbs daily
Assume uncomfortable and awkward positions, and work outdoors
Ability to perform work safely within work safe guidelines
Class 5 drivers license and current drivers abstract is required
Experience with 5 Ton trucks and automatic lifts
Familiar with Campus Residence Facilities
Criminal Record check available