Student Labourer

7 days ago

Winnipeg, Canada City of Winnipeg Full time

All applicants must be available to start work on short notice and intend on returning to school at the end of season.

Under direct supervision of the Cemeteries Operations Coordinator, Foreman, Equipment Operator 4 and/or Leading Cemetery Groundsperson, the Student Labourer is responsible for the completion of tasks associated with interments, disinterments and cemetery grounds maintenance operations, using their own judgement and problem-solving skills. The incumbent is expected to work cooperatively in a team environment and operate tools, equipment and attachments in a safe and efficient manner, as required to perform cemetery functions. They will provide assistance to, and answer general enquiries from clients in the cemetery grounds and perform seasonal grass maintenance duties, for example mowing, leveling and seeding.

**As the **_Student Labourer in Cemeteries,_**_ _**you will**:

- Operate and maintain equipment and attachments, as required to perform interments and disinterment’s of full body and cremated remains, and all cemetery grounds maintenance tasks.
- Communicate effectively, using tact, understanding, diplomacy, and observing strict confidentiality.
- Actively promote high quality Customer Care and supports a Respectful Workplace Environment.
- Take part in completing janitorial tasks when required.
- Actively participate in a team working environment to achieve given tasks and objectives with general supervision from the Cemeteries Operations Coordinator, Foreman Equipment Operator 4 and/or Leading Cemetery Groundsperson. May be required to act as Cemetery Groundsperson, on a temporary basis.

**Your education and qualifications include**:

- Grade 11 or GED or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Previous limited landscaping/grounds maintenance experience, which could include sodding and lawn/turf maintenance.
- Previous limited janitorial experience.
- Previous limited experience operating grounds maintenance equipment (e.g.: hand and power tools such as rakes, weed trimmers, riding mowers etc.)
- Basic knowledge of cemetery function and operations is an asset.
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Legislation.
- General knowledge of the operation of and day-to-day adjustment and servicing of riding mowers and weed trimmers.
- Commitment to providing a high-quality customer service.
- Ability to participate in all training courses relevant to maintaining best working practices, and for upgrading to senior positions. Must be willing to provide feedback on attended courses and relevance for other team members to attend.
- Ability to understand, execute and communicate oral and written instructions and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and colleagues.

**Conditions of employment**:

- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- The successful applicant will be required to provide CSA Approved Safety Boots, six (6) inches above the ankle, at their expense.
- Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties of the position, in all weather conditions. This includes, but may not be limited to lifting up to 50 lbs.

**CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG**:

- Citizen & Customer Focus
- Respecting Diversity
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Results Oriented

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