Public Services

**Job Summary**:
Under the supervision of the Public Services and Facilities Supervisor, the Public Services and Facilities Attendant1 responsibilities are to; support through manual labour the daily operation of the division, perform general and preventive maintenance on equipment,provide quality customer services, and adhere to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health Standards.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Support, through manual labour, the daily operation of the Public Services & Facility Division by**;**
- Preparing, maintaining and cleaning parks, trails, municipal grounds, soccer and baseball fields,
- Conducting general repairs and maintenance on municipally owned facilities (including painting, minor repairs, basic carpentry, basic plumbing and other generally accepted building maintenance tasks),
- Operating a mower, string trimmer, chainsaw or other such equipment, (where trained and qualified to operation) to cut grass on boulevards and municipal grounds,
- Removing trees, shrubs, throughout the RM,
- Maintaining flower gardens and shrub beds throughout the RM,
- Conducting caretaking and janitorial duties in the arena, banquet hall, and other RM spaces used routinely by the public (including emptying trash, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning glass/windows/mirrors, cleaning washroom facilities, dusting/wiping hard surfaces, stocking towels, soap and other items as required, and other general custodial duties),
- Operating equipment required for creating, maintaining and removing arena ice and outdoor ice under the guidance and or direction of the Public Services and Facilities Attendant 2, or the supervisor,
- Assisting with the maintenance of RM playground structures and equipment,
- Completing set up and take-down (of tables, chairs, and other equipment) for various activities held at municipal facilities,
- Assisting with the installation and maintenance of RM playground structures and equipment
- Maintaining cleaning and checking tools as per safety and department standards.

**Perform general and preventive maintenance on equipment by;**
- Cleaning, lubricating, checking levels (such as air, oil, water, and other),
- Replenishing air/fluids as required, and as per manufacturers recommended standards, or RM procedures,
- Maintaining accurate records of all repairs,
- Identifying and locking out any unsafe, or potentially unsafe equipment immediately.
- Adhere to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health Standards and regulations.

**Provide quality customer service by;**
- Responding, to customer inquiries in a timely and respectful manner,
- Bringing to the attention of the supervisor or manager any unresolved or ongoing customer service issues or concerns.

**Adhere to established municipal policies, procedures, safe work practices as well as Workplace Safety & Health Standards and regulations by;**
- Working safely at all times,
- Bringing to the immediate attention of the supervisor or manager any safety concerns,
- Participating with the Workplace Safety and Health Committee as required.

**Special Requirements**:

- Accept Standby Time and Callback as required.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including evenings/nights

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Working knowledge in the safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment utilized in public outdoor and indoor spaces.
- Basic knowledge of basic custodial/cleaning techniques.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to coordinate, organize and problem solve.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with the public in a knowledgeable, respectful manner.
- Working knowledge in the safe work procedures, Workplace Safety & Health regulations, RM practices and protocols, safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment to which assigned.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, co-workers, supervisors, managers and others.
- Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly and punctually.

**Credentials and Experience**:

- Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid Province of Manitoba driver’s class five (5) license.
- One (1) year of experience in basic maintenance of equipment.
- Experience with basic custodial work considered an asset.
- Chainsaw Certification (Considered an asset upon hire. However, must have the ability to attain within one year of hire).
- Certification in WHMIS (Considered an asset upon hire. However, must have the ability to attain within one year of hire).
- Level 1 First Aid/CPR (Considered an asset upon hire. However, must have the ability to attain within one year of hire).
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check.

**Working Conditions and Physical Demands**:

- Work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force frequentl