Maintenance Assistant – Costco – Surrey, BC

Costco’s Optical Lab in Surrey, BC is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to keep the facility clean, safe, and running smoothly. Based at the 7423 King George Highway location, this hands-on role is a solid fit for someone who takes pride in maintaining a well-kept workspace and enjoys working as part of a team in a busy facility environment.

From cleaning floors and operating compactors to assisting with grounds maintenance and restocking supplies, this position covers a wide range of janitorial and general upkeep duties across the Optical Lab. It’s a role where staying organized, following procedures, and responding quickly to facility needs makes a real difference every day.

About the Role: Maintenance Assistant

As a Maintenance Assistant at Costco’s Optical Lab, your main focus is ensuring every area of the facility meets company cleanliness and safety standards. You’ll work through a daily schedule of routine tasks covering the production floor, offices, break room, restrooms, and exterior grounds. Whether you’re operating the trash and cardboard compactors, responding to spills, washing windows, or vacuuming rafters, no two shifts look exactly alike.

Beyond the core cleaning duties, this role also involves grounds maintenance (such as leaf blowing, litter pickup, and snow and ice removal), assisting with painting, performing concrete floor repairs, managing cleaning supply inventory, and supporting internal and external purchasing. Following Optical Lab safety and security procedures is a key part of every task you carry out.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Costco is widely recognized for offering one of the stronger compensation and benefits packages in Canadian retail and warehouse operations, which typically includes health and dental coverage, employee discounts, and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Assistant role at Costco’s Optical Lab involves a diverse set of daily tasks that keep the facility clean, safe, and fully operational. From routine floor care to grounds upkeep, each responsibility contributes directly to the wellbeing of employees and the protection of equipment.

• Check the daily schedule and carry out routine cleaning and maintenance tasks throughout the facility
• Clean floors in offices, the break room, restrooms, the production floor, and other areas, changing scrubber water frequently to minimize dust
• Empty trash from designated areas throughout the Lab and operate trash and cardboard compactors
• Respond promptly to spills and other immediate cleaning needs across the facility
• Clean light fixtures regularly, change light bulbs, and wash windows, upper walls, and ceilings; vacuum rafters periodically
• Assist with grounds maintenance including leaf blowing, litter pickup, roof checks, snow and ice removal, painting, and concrete floor repairs
• Monitor and restock cleaning supplies as needed; receive and place merchandise in the appropriate department
• Operate the Interal maintenance system, conduct store inventory, and support internal and external purchasing
• Follow all Optical Lab safety and security procedures and provide courteous service to members, employees, and suppliers

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a reliable, safety-conscious individual with a hands-on approach and the mechanical aptitude to handle a variety of facility maintenance tasks. A candidate who is comfortable working independently, following structured procedures, and adapting to different tasks throughout the shift will do well in this role.

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Valid driver’s licence is required
• Janitorial experience is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude is required for operating equipment and performing minor repairs
• Manual dexterity is required for handling cleaning tools, equipment, and facility tasks
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures consistently across all tasks

How to Apply

To apply for the Maintenance Assistant position at Costco Surrey, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and highlights any relevant janitorial or facility maintenance experience before submitting.

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