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SalaryMay 6, 2024 – August 30, 2024
40 hours per week
The Chilliwack School District is looking for enthusiastic, qualified Seasonal Labourers to work on a temporary basis from May 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023. Successful applicants are required to have a valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and basic knowledge of and skill in the effective and safe operation and routine maintenance of equipment used.
With regular direction by a Grounds Foreman, the Seasonal Labourer performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks relating to grounds and building maintenance on a temporary basis. They work co-operatively, with other employees, students and the public. The rate of pay is $23.20 per hour
Interested applicants should submit a complete application package that includes:
- a cover letter
- a detailed resume outlining relevant qualifications and work experience
- the names and contact information of at least two individuals who have supervised your work
Please apply on Make a Future (www.makeafuture.ca/chilliwack) to:
Allan Van Tassel
Maintenance Department
Chilliwack School District No. 33 (Chilliwack)
44877 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC
V2R 4H3
LABOURER (SEASONAL)
Division: 2 (Maintenance)
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary
With regular direction by a Crew Chief, the Seasonal Labourer performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks relating to grounds and building maintenance on a temporary basis. He/she works cooperatively with other employees, students and the public.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operates grounds maintenance equipment, such as gang mowers, tractors, and sweepers.
Performs landscaping duties such as planting, liming, fertilizing and pruning.
Performs sports field maintenance including marking fields and tracks, moving goal posts and fencing.
Mixes and places (pours) concrete.
Hauls equipment and furniture, such as stages, risers, chairs and towelling.
Performs parking lot maintenance including sweeping, asphalt repair, placing barricades and weed control.
Performs manual tasks such as digging, raking and loading.
Reports work completed including time and materials used.
Cleans shop including emptying garbage cans.
Performs other maintenance related or emergent duties.
Tools and Equipment Used
Hand tools, air tools, power tools, ladder, chain hoist, scaffolding, truck, aerial bucket, mower, tractor, sweeper, blade sharpener.
Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills
Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
A valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence.
Basic knowledge of and skill in the effective and safe operation and routine maintenance of the equipment used.
Knowledge of health and safety practices, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Workers' Compensation Board regulations.
Good health and strength sufficient to perform the required manual tasks.
Ability to work in confined areas and at heights.
Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with public, parents, staff and students.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
