Labourer, Casual

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**Labourer, Casual On-Call**

The District of Sparwood is a friendly and welcoming community of approximately 4,100 people, nestled in the heart of the Elk Valley in the Southeast Kootenays. Sparwood offers year-round recreational opportunities including trail systems for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing as well as world class hunting and fishing.

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Chief Facility Maintenance Operator, the Casual Labourer performs a variety of tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of the District Leisure Services buildings, parks, playgrounds, arena and other facilities. The incumbent provide custodial services, removes garbage, sets up and takes down events, assists in the installation of ice surfaces, maintenance of parks, fields, landscaping, snow removal, operates small trucks, cleaning equipment, power and hand tools, snow blowers and ice resurfacer etc. The Casual Labourer fills in or provides additional support for the maintenance team as needed and determined by the District of Sparwood.

**Required Education / Work Experience**
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate or Higher Certification
- WHIMIS
- Basic First Aid

**Required Skills and Abilities / Work Demands**
- Has basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and maintenance skills and knowledge
- Demonstrable exemplary customer service skills
- Ability to perform custodial services with a high degree of care and diligence
- Has the ability to work independently
- Physical ability to lift heavy objects, undertake labour intensive tasks, work in awkward positions and confined spaces, frequently stand and walk throughout the day and work in inclement weather.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $29.27 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-09