municipal labourer

Under the supervision of the Facility Manager, this Labourer 2 full-time position carries out a variety of work necessary for the competition of the city's maintenance operations in the areas of city parks, recreation facilities, greenspace and other work as required.

Qualifications:

• Ability to operate power hand tools and light equipment (Eg. Small Tractor, Snow blower/sweep, skidsteer, ice re-surfacer, lawnmowers, weed eater, chainsaw, tree chipper etc.)
• Some knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Demonstrated understanding of safety and safe work procedures.
• Must be capable of obtaining, understanding, and maintaining all necessary job-related training requirements.
• Ability to work safely, responsibly, and efficiently in all weather conditions.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position in all weather conditions on an ongoing basis including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact politely with the public.
• Ability to understand and implement complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to be insured and maintain continuity under the Cities normal vehicle insurance policy (A drivers abstract may be requested)

Requirements:

• Possession of Valid Class 5 drivers License
• Certification in SCOT Training, Equipment Competencies on all required equipment, and First Aid/CPR which are provided by the city and required within the first year of employment.
• Class 3 license and Airbrakes Endorsement would be considered an asset
• Previous parks/arena operation experience would also be considered an asset.