C23016 - Labourer

The duties would include but are not limited to:

- Load and unload trucks independently up to 22 kg
- Load and unload trucks with assistance medium (22 kg) to heavy (31.5 kg)
- Moving and cartage of equipment, furniture and supplies (ongoing throughout the year)
- Transporting, delivering, collecting mail, other printed materials and supplies to Lethbridge School Division departments and facilities as required
- Assist the Purchasing department with deliveries, purchasing of items, and upkeep of the Purchasing warehouse
- Maintenance of grounds by lawn mowing, edging, power raking, aerating, weed spraying, weed trimming, and fertilizing
- Paint athletic game lines in fields and to hard surfaces markings including stairs and courtyards
- Prune lower level trees and shrubbery
- Snow removal, sanding and power sweeping of sidewalks, parking lots and courtyards
- Make necessary repairs to asphalt surface in parking lots and play court areas
- Seasonal installation and removal of snow fencing
- Maintain fencing systems such as wood, chain link, and woven metal wire fabric
- Service, observe and report defective/damaged gas powered and electric hand operated equipment to be repaired or decommissioned
- Minor maintenance of fleet vehicles, tractors, skid steer loaders, and snow blowers
- Servicing and repair of underground sprinkler systems
- Observe and report defective/damaged physical education equipment to be repaired or decommissioned
- Assist other Facilities Services personnel as required
- Operation of equipment such as three ton pump truck, zero turn lawn mowers, truck and trailer towing, as well as various other landscape power and hand tools
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facility Services or designate

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Hold and maintain a valid 5th Class Alberta Drivers License
- Satisfactory Drivers Abstract
- Ability to operate a vehicle with trailer
- Thorough knowledge of the applicable rules and regulations of safe driving

**Fitness and Abilities**
- Sufficient sight and hearing to perform related job duties
- Able to stand or walk for extended periods
- Able to lift and carry up to 22 kg independently and 22-31.5 kg with assistance
- Able to climb and work from 5 metre ladders
- Able to work in a highly active physical environment
- Able to work with a variety of chemicals
- Must be physically capable of performing heavy manual labour for extended periods of time under various weather conditions

**Additional Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities & Skills**
- Proven public relations skills and demonstrated ability in promoting and maintaining effective working relations with public, students, co-workers, school staff, administration, and Division officials
- Demonstrated ability of being a Division representative
- Excellent communication skills both in written and oral formats
- Demonstrated ability to keep records and fill out required Division forms and paper work. Computer literacy could be an asset in this area

**Assets**
- Experience sufficient to permit effective communications and related technical knowledge
- Hold and maintain a valid 3rd Class Alberta Drivers License
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Valid WHIMIS Certificate
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training
- Skid Steer Operator Training
- Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the safe and proper practices for completing work

For the full Labourer job description, please click HERE.

**Conditions of Employment**

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide:

- A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
- A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
- A satisfactory Drivers Abstract

**Benefits**

Lethbridge School Division prides itself on supporting and promoting wellness of our employees through our diverse benefit plan for you and your family to access. Some of the amazing benefits included are:

- 100% employer paid premiums for health and dental care.
- Health Spending Account (HSA)/Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
- Free 24/7 access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). This includes but is not limited to: Lifestyle and specialty counselling (Health, Life Balance, Career).
- Competitive retirement plan.
- Discount at a variety of local fitness facilities within Lethbridge.

This is a purposeful and rewarding career that helps make a difference in students lives

Rate per hour $23.97

**Posting will remain open until 10:00 AM, February 14, 2024**: