Buildings & Grounds Labourer

Municipality of the County of Inverness; Strathlorne; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality is looking for a Buildings & Grounds Labourer to maintain and repair municipal properties. The role includes lawn care, custodial duties, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, experience with maintenance equipment, and a positive attitude towards public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using maintenance and landscaping equipment.
• Willingness to obtain relevant certifications like WHMIS and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair municipal buildings and grounds.
• Operate lawn care equipment and perform custodial duties.
• Participate in safety assessments and maintain positive public relations.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Record maintenance

Experience with maintenance and landscaping equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of post-secondary education

Traffic Control Signer Certification

Job description

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Buildings & Grounds Site Supervisor

Location: Strathlorne, NS

Position: Full-Time, Temporary (40 hours per week, 3 Month Contract)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Public Works Buildings & Grounds Site Supervisor, the Buildings & Grounds Labourer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of municipal buildings and grounds and will ensure that municipal properties are safe, clean and welcoming to staff and visitors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete required work on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Complete the landscaping, maintenance and repair of municipal facilities, including, but not limited to, grass cutting, whipper snipping, raking, planting and lawn care.
• Operate equipment, such as lawn care equipment, as required.
• Complete custodial responsibilities of municipal facilities.
• Participate in daily pre-work job assessments and toolbox talks.
• Ensure that all job specific safety reviews, controls and other preparatory requirements are in place prior to commencing an assigned duty.
• Assist in organizing the inventory of Buildings & Grounds tools and equipment.
• Maintain courteous and positive public relations with residents of the community, representatives of organizations and visitors by delivering quality service.
• Ensure the completion of snow removal, including shoveling, plowing and salting.
• Perform emergency maintenance, as required, including evenings and weekends.
• Assist with traffic control, as required.
• Adhere to federal & provincial legislation and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively and safely as part of a team, as well
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instruction and maintain records, as assigned.
• Experience utilizing maintenance and landscaping equipment or hand tools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED), Completion of post-secondary education.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license considered an asset.
• WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and First Aid Training, or willingness to obtain.
• Traffic Control Signer Certification, or willingness to obtain.

SAFETY:

• Ensure all policies and procedures set forth by the Municipality of the County of Inverness are always observed.
• Report all work situations which are suspected of being unhealthy or unsafe.
• Report any employee whose on-the-job performance or actions contravenes established safety procedures or work practices.
• Report all near-misses and incidents
• Report related injuries or property damage regardless of severity.
• Submit reports on accidents and other hazardous conditions discovered and promptly attend to all hazardous situations.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

At the Municipality of the County of Inverness, we are dedicated to building a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and communities to apply.