General Labourer

**Company History**

Betz Pools Ltd. is a leader in the design, installation, renovation and service of custom pools and spas across Canada. Operating for over 85 years Betz Pools works to make our customers’ unique backyard paradise a reality, we are a trusted name in the industry, not only in installation, but also in pool opening, closing and all the services in between.

**Job Summary**

Our company is currently looking for Vinyl Pool Foreperson with mid to high level experience in the installation and renovation of Vinyl or Fibreglass Swimming Pools to join our team The Vinyl Pool Foreperson will be required to perform tasks involving physical labor in residential construction sites and will be required to operate a variety of hand and power tools, bobcat, skid steer and mini excavator. New build labourers will be required to work safely and abide by all health and safety regulations, as well as perform some heavy manual labour.

**Why Betz Pools Ltd.?**
- Competitive wages
- Extended health and dental care for full-time seasonal employees
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan with unlimited mental health support
- CALM App subscription for all employees and their families
- Inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace; we value and respect the differences and experiences you bring with you.
- We’re in it for the long haul; we want to invest in your growth and see you succeed with Betz pools for years to come. Not just this season but every season.

**Responsibilities**:

- Clean and perform preparation of work-site to eliminate possible hazards and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
- Operate a variety of hand tools including but not limited to: skill saws, reciprocating saws, hands drills, jackhammers, rebar bender, hammers, sledgehammers, etc.
- Dig and maintain trenches.
- Assemble and level galvanized steel pool walls.
- Assisting with hanging and installing vinyl liners.
- Backfilling granular materials around outside of pool shells.
- Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers, and mix, pour, and spread concrete.
- Assist with concrete pours.
- Smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
- Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
- Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using appropriate tools.
- Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces using abrasive tools or machines.
- Install pool piping in locations directed by foreman.
- Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
- Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
- Provide assistance to subcontract workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, and masons.
- Perform demolition work and salvage useful materials.
- Read and interpret plans, instructions, blueprints, structural drawings, rough sketches, and specifications to determine work activities.
- Identify, pack, and transport hazardous materials.
- Perform other duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- Currently working in the trade or previous related experience is required
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR considered an asset
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills
- Time management skills and punctuality
- Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary for construction
- Respect diversity - treat others with respect.
- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various construction processes
- Strong working mechanical knowledge of equipment used
- Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

**Work Conditions**
- Job requires ability to work with tools, lumber, rebar, concrete, steel, vinyl, and additional materials.
- Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 75 lbs is required.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required (e.g. hard-hat, safety boots, eye & hand protection etc.)
- Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
- Noise level is generally loud.
- Hazards associated with the construction industry.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 10 months

**Salary**: $29.00-$35.00 per hour

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