Winter Sidewalk Maintenance Labourer

-The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 4th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2024, the City of Markham is ranked the top city in Ontario and in the top 10 for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability. More than 357,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.
** Join us and make a lasting difference**

Contract period: November 4, 2024 to March 28, 2025

**Job Summary**

These positions are guaranteed a minimum of 24 hours per week and may work up to a maximum of 48 hours per week (no more than 13 hours per day). You will be assigned to one of two shifts: Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday. You will be scheduled for On-call every other weekend. Must be available for call-out within one hour, and for rotating standby shifts. Hours of work will vary.

Reporting to the Working Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following:

- Providing assistance as a member of a crew involved in sidewalk winter maintenance to meet our winter level of service.
- You will be responsible to maintain a designated geographical sidewalk route in accordance with our standard operation procedures.
- You will be required to operate various sidewalk tractor units for plowing, sanding and/or snowblowing activities.
- Perform hand shoveling, sanding and manual salt.
- Backup to Operations Roads and Parks Labourers Drivers as needed
- Perform sidewalk inspection as per Minimum Maintenance Standard
- Set up and take down of various signage, and or safety devices
- Responsible for traffic set up for construction projects in accordance with Book 7
- Litter/Debris pick up
- Minor trimming of trees and shrubs

**Requirements**:

- Experience in grounds or winter maintenance. Winter maintenance experience preferred.
- Experience in the operations of various grounds maintenance equipment used for sidewalk winter maintenance such as four wheel drive tractors, municipal type tractors, snowplows, snow blowers and sanders
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Good customer service skills
- Minimum G Driver's License in good standing
- A clean drivers abstract (no demerit points and no more than one moving infraction and one non-moving infraction)
- DZ license in good standing an asset
- Able to perform the essential duties job including heavy lifting
- Other duties as assigned

**Core Behaviours**
- ** Service Excellence**: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- ** Change & Innovation**: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- ** Teamwork & Relationship Building**: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- ** Communication**: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- ** Accountable & Results Oriented**: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- ** Management & Leadership**:Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.