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Temporary Labourer (Parks)- Summer Operations

Temporary Labourer (Parks)- Summer Operations

City of KitchenerKitchener, Ontario
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$25.07 hourly
Job description

Position Overview :

Parks Operations is looking to hire team members in the areasof :

  • Turf : Maintain, repair and renovate turf inventory.
  • Park Infrastructure & Amenities : Maintain playground, trail, hard courts and furniture
  • Horticulture & Community Gardens : Install / remove and maintain (including watering) horticulture inventory (planting beds, pots, hanging baskets).
  • Fields : Operate and maintain sport field inventory.
  • Downtown Core : Maintain and support core area experience (litter, garbage, graffiti, inspections, furniture set up & takedown). Provide supervision of the wading pool at Carl Zehr Square and monitor the activities of users to ensure policies, rules, and

regulations are followed.

NOTE :

Initial selection for available positions will be for applications received prior to February 3, 2024. Applications received after this date will be kept in an application pool in case of future opportunities.

Responsibilities :

  • Support and perform general operation and maintenance duties to achieve target service levels at parks, facilities, hydro corridors, sports fields, natural areas and parts of the road rights-of-way that are park operations responsibility.
  • Collect and dispose of litter, garbage, sharps based on prescribed safe handling procedures.
  • Inspect and documents the condition of various assets against defined parameters.
  • Access and perform work in leash free dog parks.
  • Participate in training for the operation of all equipment and work skills related to the position.
  • Work in a collaborative team environment often in a public setting with frequent interaction with the public and user groups.

    • Requirements :

  • Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing and ability to provide Drivers Abstract at your own expense as a condition of employment.
  • Must be flexible to work varying shifts, & rotational duties, weekends and overtime as required.
  • Must be reliable with 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

    CUPE 68

    Number of Positions

    Hours of Work

    40 hours per week

    Location

    Initial Location

    Kitchener Operations Facility

    City

    Kitchener

    Compensation

    Salary Range

    25.07 per hour (January 2024 rate)

    Grade / Band

    5500

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