Casual Labourer (4 - Month Term)

Location

Riverview, NB | Canada

Job description

The Town of Riverview is currently accepting applications for the position of Casual Labourer with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Relations for a 4-month term, beginning in May 2024. Casual employees perform a variety of seasonal tasks, including the maintenance, upkeep and repairs of municipal facilities, public grounds and infrastructure.

Qualifications Required Knowledge and Education:

• Completion of high school or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of general facilities and grounds maintenance experience and/or in the operation and servicing of heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Relevant work experience including facility maintenance, equipment use and routine maintenance.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to safely, proficiently and efficiently operate and maintain equipment and facilities normally found in a municipal environment.
• Ability to operate trucks, power tools, various types of mowers, and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks including moving objects up to 50 lbs, working at heights, use of hazardous substances, hand/power tools, powered mobile/heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and problem solve for a wide variety of duties in this occupational field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to provide quality service to the public and ability to effectively work in a team-based environment.
• Attention to detail and aptitude to follow detailed work instructions and job procedures.
• Must show proof of a valid Class 5 New Brunswick Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract.
• Criminal Record Check, meeting Town standards.

Assets:

• Valid Class 3E New Brunswick Driver’s License.
• Experience in the maintenance and operation of equipment and machinery.
• Relevant work experience obtained within a municipal work environment.
• Possession of a Red Seal or training and experience in any skilled trade related to the work of the Town of Riverview.
• Training and certification in municipal swimming pool operations, turf grass management and playground safety and/or in traffic control and construction safety.

Wage and salary:

This position is represented by CUPE Local 2162. Wage is according to the Collective Agreement at $21.70 per hour at 40 hours per week over a maximum of Four (4) months.

Please note, candidates may be assessed on their level of skills and abilities related to the minimum requirements of the position for the daily operation of the department.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply send their resume to [email protected] , indicating “Casual Labourer- Parks” in the subject line.

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Salary

$21.7 per hour