Temporary Labourer - Parks (Winter)

City of Kitchener

Kitchener, ON · Full Time

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Category: Public Works (Roads, Fleet, Operations)

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Position Details

  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Contract Duration: Temporary Full Time for Approximately 4 months
  • Department: Parks & Recreation
  • Work Location: On-Site

Overview

As a Temporary Labourer joining the Parks team for our Winter season, you will be responsible for work related to clearing and maintaining sidewalks, facility walkways, multi-use pathways, and parking lots, as well as inspecting city assets.

Shift availability includes: Day Shifts, Afternoon Shifts and Night Shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Positions will involve a variety of winter control duties including manual labour organized within the following winter sections: Downtown Sidewalks, City Hall, Market, Victoria Park Outdoor Rink.
  • Hand Clearing - Sidewalks, Facility Walkways, Walkway Steps and School Crossing Guard Intersections.
  • Inspection of winter rinks, toboggan hills, dog parks and other city assets.
  • City Sidewalk clearing.
  • Facility Parking Lots, BMUT’s/Multi use trails, Cemeteries and Representative Route Patrol.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills.
  • Available and flexible to work varying shifts, rotational duties, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Able to perform a variety of duties including manual labour.
  • Ability to participate as an effective team member.
  • Demonstrated communication/customer service skills with an ability to keep accurate written records.
  • Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.