Camp Attendant - Railway Camp Maintenance

Northstar Frontier Services provides remote site services; catering, housekeeping and management to remote work camps for construction, railroad, and mining projects in Canada and the United States.

Our staff provide top quality service. We emphasize highly professional, client-centered services as evidenced by our high percentage of long-term client relationships. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

We are looking for a Camp Attendant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day duties related to the Boarding Car Maintenance Program for railroad workers. The work trains operate in remote locations throughout Ontario, with the potential to travel into other provinces. The Camp Attendants will be on board the trains each day working a rotational schedule, typically 21 days on/7 days off (rotation is subject to change based on client requirements). The successful candidate must have the ability to work away from home for up to a maximum of 4 weeks. Overtime is required and paid based on the Canada Labour Code regulations. The main priorities include maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of designated areas, performing minor maintenance, and ensuring mechanical systems are running well.

• Transportation to work location will be provided by the employer; access to own reliable vehicle is an asset
• Must have valid, unrestricted Class G driver's license

· Criminal background check will be conducted by the employer as a condition of employment

Base rate is $26.50/hour plus daily overtime

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of general maintenance experience (electrical, plumbing, small machine, generator maintenance, mining labourer, propane, etc)

Working Conditions

• Willing to work a minimum 11 hours per day which includes overtime pay
• Comfortable working alone without supervision
• Willing to travel regularly and work in remote areas for extended periods of time
• Exposure to various outdoor weather conditions in all seasons
• Work in damp, dusty, dirty areas and enclosed spaces
• Required to climb up and down ladders up to 14 feet
• Required to handle infectious material (soiled linen and towels)
• Ability to move continuously (push, pull, stretch, walk, bend) during work hours and able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties to a fleet of boarding cars which houses railway crew workers. (cars include kitchens, diners, sleepers, wash cars, generator cars, etc.)
• Follow Safe Operating Procedures (sweeping, mopping, cleaning & sanitizing washrooms & common areas, etc,)
• Troubleshoot problems with various systems
• Check & maintain generators (oil levels, fuel levels, antifreeze levels)
• Change filters (oil, water, fuel, air, etc.)
• Maintain chlorine levels in chlorinators
• Maintain microphor toilets, lubricate air system, add bioculture as needed
• Arrange for the service of septic tanks as required
• Check propane, fuel and water levels
• Assist cooks with various duties as required such as loading groceries, laundry, garbage removal, etc.
• Be familiar and comply with MSDS to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of other members
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Northstar Frontier Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: From $26.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2024-03-11