Parks & Recreation Maintenance Labourer (Summer Student)

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Labourer, Summer Student

DEPARTMENT:Parks & Recreation Department

REPORTS TO: Parks Lead Hand

RATE OF PAY: $17.50 hour

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 6

Posting Date: February 1st, 2024
Affiliation: Temporary 40 hours/week

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume by February 15th 2024 at 4:30 PM to the attention of Jennifer Peplinski, Acting Clerk by email to recruitment@bancroft.ca.

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Position Overview:

The Town of Bancroft is hiring a Maintenance Labourer - Summer Student position who reports to the Parks Lead Hand or their designate for performing general maintenance duties, assisting with flower watering and gardening duties, construction projects, cleaning the park grounds and buildings, and operating small grass cutting equipment. This is a contract position at 40 hours per week, commencing May 6th, 2024 (flexible) and ending September 1st, 2024 (flexible). The rate of pay for this position is $17.50/hour. The preferred candidates will be enthusiastic and demonstrate core competencies including (but not limited to): communication, interpersonal skills, technical skills and analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for general maintenance, cleanup duties and safetychecks associated with various Municipally owned lands and facilities;
• Operate light vehicles, lawn tractors, small grass cutting/hedge trimming machinery,power tool, radio communications equipment and other specialized seasonalmaintenance equipment;
• Assist with construction and landscape projects;
• Collect and dispose of garbage and litter as directed;
• Move supplies, picnic tables and equipment as directed;
• Watering and deadheading flowers and gardens, general maintenance;
• Clean washroom facilities, and other public use areas;
• Event setup and tear down;
• Responsible for providing general information to the public and assisting withtheir concerns and complaints when appropriate;
• Setting up seasonal operations as directed (i.e. clearing trails, cleaning equipment,trail and park signage, and setting up sports fields);
• Will perform their duties and work in accordance with the Municipality’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including all applicable regulations;
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Parks Lead Hand or designate.

Qualifications, Skills & Job Knowledge:

• Class “G2” driver’s license preferred – minimum “G1”;
• Criminal Record Check required;
• Experience in one or more of the following is a definite asset: landscaping, lawn maintenance, construction, and janitorial duties;
• Capacity to work both independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to adapt to the daily challenges associated with a busy work environment;
• Capacity to operate a variety of landscape and maintenance equipment;
• Capable of lifting equipment, tables and a variety of heavy objects;
• Job requires mental alertness to ensure the safety of others;
• Job requires moderate physical exertion;
• Involves mental and visual concentration;
• Students who are attending a post-secondary institution in September 2024 preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions may contain moderate risks which require planned safety precautions for limited periods of time;
• Physical work may including the use of small tools, lawn maintenance equipment and tractors;
• Considerable periods of sitting, standing, and driving possible;
• Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, pulling at times;
• Scheduled weekend work is required;
• Student required to have green patch work boots;
• You will be working outdoors in diverse weather conditions (rain, heat, etc.) with physical activity involved, including traversing through fields, streams, and wooded areas, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• All Summer Students will be given an opportunity to assist with Town events, meaning some limited weekend work may be available.

The number of available positions is subject to change based upon budget approval, and grants received. We thank all applicants who respond to this advertisement. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Act for the purpose of candidate selection. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation or alternative-format, please call 613-332-3331 or email recruitment@bancroft.ca for assistance.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person