Pioneer Village Grounds Maintenance Attendant

Pioneer Village Grounds Maintenance Attendant

(Posting #2024.01SS)

Department: Community Services

Division: Parks Development and Operations

Location: Pioneer Village

Status: Seasonal (April 1, 2024 – November 1, 2024)

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (7:30am – 4:00pm)

Number of Positions: 1

Hourly Wage: $20.40 per hour

Training Wage: $16.55 per hour

Date Posted: February 12, 2024

Date Closing: March 1, 2024

Come work with us!

Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.

Position Purpose

To maintain the quality of and appearance of the Pioneer Village buildings and grounds. For full details, please see attached job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous facilities maintenance and grounds upkeep experience;
• Demonstrated experience and skill in carpentry, woodworking and painting;
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays;
• Good customer service skills to deal effectively with the general public;

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying the Job Title and Job ID#. Please apply by visiting the www.georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.

Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment

The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 (905) 476-4301

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Pioneer Village Grounds Maintenance Attendant

Position #: SE25 Department: Community Services

Division: Parks Development and Operations Reports To: Parks Supervisor - ROC

Employee Group: Seasonal

Position Summary

To maintain the quality of and appearance of the Pioneer Village buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening and closing of Pioneer Village buildings and washrooms;
• Conduct regular inspections of the property to ensure safe and healthy conditions;
• General upkeep of heritage buildings, such as interior/exterior and any identified furniture and artifacts, and will include the performance of duties in carpentry and painting;
• Ensure property maintenance including picking up of litter, checking garbage, replacing garbage bags as needed;
• Gardening and landscaping including grass mowing and trimming and removing dead brush;
• Assessing the needs for general repairs, reporting any damage to the Supervisor of Facility Maintenance and completing maintenance request forms as needed if additional help is required;
• Implementing/executing repairs and maintenance as required;
• Assistance setting up for special events and post-event clean up as required;
• Creating a friendly atmosphere for visitors by providing basic information about the buildings and Georgina history and responding to any other enquiries from the public;
• Demonstrate respect for the artefacts in the museum collection and monitor that visitors do same;
• Attend all special events;
• Assist in preparing for and delivering summer programs as required;
• Cleaning and stocking washrooms;
• Participate in the Town’s Health and Safety Program and follows safety practices in work methods and procedures; observe and comply with all relevant Health & Safety regulations;
• Other related duties as assigned.

The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Town of Georgina reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous facilities maintenance and grounds upkeep experience;
• Demonstrated experience and skill in carpentry, woodworking and painting;
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays;
• Good customer service skills to deal effectively with the general public;
• Ability to lift heavy objects from time to time and tolerance to heat during summer months;