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Student Labourer, Parks Infrastructure and Amenities (Temporary Full Time for approximately 4 months)

Student Labourer, Parks Infrastructure and Amenities (Temporary Full Time for approximately 4 months)

City of KitchenerKitchener, Ontario
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$19.95–CA$20.65 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Overview :

The City of Kitchener is hiring summer students to help Parks Infrastructureand Amenities with the maintenance and cleanup of our trails, playgrounds, courts and outdoor furniture.

Responsibilities :

  • Assists in the maintenance of trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts and outdoor furniture.
  • Helps maintain resilient surface for playgrounds.
  • Assists staff with the removal of graffiti.
  • Maintains trails; prunes overgrown vegetation along trails.
  • Empties garbage receptacles and removes debris at various locations around the City.
  • Keeps play equipment and trail system free from litter and debris.
  • Operates gas powered leaf blower, hedge trimmer and line trimmer .
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE :

Initial selection for available positions will be for applications received prior to February 18, 2024. Applications received after this date will be kept in an application pool in case of future opportunities.

Requirements :

  • Valid MTO “G2” class driver's license in good standing and must be able to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
  • Preference will be given to candidates holding a valid MTO “G” class license.
  • Minimum educational equivalent to partial secondary school education.
  • Up to 1 month of related experience.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and have a willingness to accept directions.
  • Ability to perform physical labour.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

    • The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

    We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at

    Department

    Infrastructure Services

    Division

    Parks and Cemeteries

    Union Affiliation

    Non-Union / Management

    Number of Positions

    Hours of Work

    40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

    Location

    Initial Location

    Kitchener Operations Facility

    City

    Kitchener

    Compensation

    Salary Range

    19.95 - $20.65 Hourly

    Grade / Band