STUDENT - Maintenance Person

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Supervisor performs general maintenance on the grounds.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cuts grass with riding lawn tractor, waters plants, pulls weeds, and fertilizes.
• Clean up of litter, sweeping of entrances and walkways
• Assists staff with daily duties such as patching, touch-ups, painting, moving furniture and cleaning vents, etc.
• Assists with set up and tear down for outdoor events.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary school education or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in English, both orally and in writing
• Must be highly motivated and able to work well in a team environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Superior customer service skills and the ability to deal with the public, residents, families, staff and suppliers in a courteous and tactful manner
• Must be reliable, dependable, and punctual

Physical Demands: 

• This position requires constant standing/walking; frequent squatting/kneeling and lifting (varying amounts)
• Must be able to bend, stretch and twist freely
• Must be able to operate riding lawnmower, gas trimmer and air compressor

Assets:

• Has a keen interest in working with the elderly
• Previous experience in taking direction from others
• Previous grounds work, painting, and working with hand tools.

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
• Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies.
• Must have successfully undergone a "two step" tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:  It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.  Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.  Do not include: 

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver's licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.  If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant.  Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone:

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. 

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver's licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.