Roads General Labourer (Summer Student)

JOB TITLE: General Labourer, Summer Student Position

DEPARTMENT: Roads Department

REPORTS TO: Roads Supervisor

RATE OF PAY: $17.50 hour

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2

Position: Maintenance Labourer Date: February 1st, 2024
Affiliation: Temporary 40 hours/week Rate of Pay: $17.50 /hour

Department: Roads Department

Location: Roads Department 60 Monck Rd

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 Building Maintenance Worker, Summer Student Position who reports to the Roads Supervisor to provide service and safety for stakeholders within the Town of Bancroft for roads operations and general labour duties. Prospective candidates can expect to provide support through daily operations and preventative maintenance of roads, sidewalks, etc. 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:

• Cleaning and Custodial tasks for both the interior and exterior of the roads facility;
• Maintenance and construction tasks on municipal infrastructure, roads, sidewalks, and landfill;
• Operation of equipment as needed including the use of yard maintenance equipment, mowers, trimmers, blowers, manual implements, compact tractor and accessories;

• Record management and reporting on equipment, or health & safety deficiencies;
• Documenting activity logs and completion of mandatory daily reporting;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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;
• Capable of lifting equipment, tables and a variety of heavy objects;
• Strong organizational skills;
• 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