Seasonal Labourer

7 days ago

Spruce Grove, Canada The City of Spruce Grove Full time

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.
The “Values, We Live By” are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.
We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Spruce Grove is looking for a temporary Labourer to maintain the City turf, grass, sport fields, pathways, trails and parks.
The term of this temporary full-time position (40 hours per week) is from May 6, 2024 to August 30, 2024.
The starting rate of pay is: $21.71 per hour. This position is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manual Labour
- Cutting grass using riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, trimmers and edgers.
- Cutting and removing sod.
- Planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding and trimming flowers, plants and trees.
- Cutting and clearing trees and brush using chain saws.
- Hauling and splitting firewood.
- Manually digging/shovelling holes and trenches.
- Installing posts, railings, and bollards.
- Repairing picnic tables, park benches, backstops, and dugouts.
- Manually shovelling and raking dirt, shale, gravel, snow and other materials.
- Manually sweeping and hosing down surfaces.
- Sanding sidewalks.
- Load and unload materials from trucks and trailers.
- Collect refuse in parks, boulevards, trails and sports fields.

2. Equipment Operation
- Operating and minor maintenance of light vehicles and tools in a safe manner to complete

assigned tasks.
- Operating a dump box truck to haul material.

3. Other Duties
- Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
- Provide leadership for Health and Safety by making every reasonable effort to ensure the health and safety of staff within the section.
- Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies for staff and contractors.
- Complete training and development provided to improve or increase individual competencies related to position responsibilities.
- Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the values we live by.
- Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications include:

- High School Diploma or GED.
- Physical fitness to perform rigorous daily duties in a range of weather conditions.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions and interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers.
- Ability to maintain concentration and alertness in a variety of situations.
- Knowledge of OHS and WHIMIS regulations.
- Proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools.
- Basic awareness of occupational hazards and controls applicable to the work.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work as a team member and independently with mínimal supervision.

Asset Qualifications include:

- Related experience, training or education.
- Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, and light equipment used in the specific work assignments of this class.
- Prior experience in operating equipment as required of the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Driver’s Abstract - must obtain a satisfactory review of a Driver’s Abstract with at least one year of driving experience.
- Driver’s License - Class 5 minimum required.

NEXT STEPS

WHY WORK FOR US?
- Competitive wage.
- You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a fun, positive work atmosphere.

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Sustainable Growth and Development Services - Public Works - Parks and Open Spaces

Opening Date

Apr 04, 2024 09:30 AM

Closing Date

Apr 17, 2024 11:59 PM

Starting Date

May 06, 2024

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