Maintenance Worker/Lead Hand

Jump Recruitment Specialists; Witless Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker/Lead Hand to ensure the smooth operation of municipal facilities in a vibrant community. This full-time role involves hands-on maintenance, public works, and repairs, ensuring that the town's infrastructure remains in top condition. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team, supervise seasonal workers, and engage in various projects that enhance community living. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Benefits

Unionized Position

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and complete manual labor tasks.
• Valid Class 5 NL Driver's License with clear driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, including brush cutting, mowing, and planting.
• Perform general repairs on town infrastructure and facilities.
• Conduct weekly vehicle inspections and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Manual Labor

Grounds Maintenance

General Repairs

Equipment Maintenance

Snow Removal

Education

Valid Class 5 NL Driver's License

Criminal Record Check

Job description

Maintenance Worker/Lead Hand

Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, Town of Witless Bay, is seeking a Maintenance Worker/Lead Hand to join their team in Witless Bay, Newfoundland.

Position Summary

The Town of Witless Bay is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Worker/Lead Hand to join the team in the Town. In collaboration with other Town staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance operations, public works and general repairs of various municipal facilities and infrastructure. This position reports directly to the CAO and may, at times, be required to supervise the Maintenance Laborer or summer students. This is a unionized role and will be a full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds within the town (brush cutting, mowing, planting, etc.
• Town infrastructure general repairs (including facilities, grounds, equipment, roads, storm systems, recreation facilities, trails, etc.)
• Equipment and tool maintenance and repair
• Garbage collection from all town receptacles
• Repair & maintenance of town signage
• Prioritizing tasks, confirming material availability for job completion, and ensuring machinery and equipment is properly maintained
• Facility maintenance (general repairs, painting, carpentry, limited plumbing, etc.)
• Snow removal for entryways and walkways (call-ins expected outside of normal working hours)
• Work with Town contractors to execute various public works projects
• Weekly vehicles inspections
• Follow safety procedures as per OHS regulations as well as Town policies and procedures.
• Training as required
• Assisting with other duties related to the position

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 NL Driver's License with clear driver's abstract
• Criminal Record Check
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and complete manual labor tasks

Salary & Benefits:

• $25.82/hour for 37.5 hours per week.
• The hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
• Eligible for Employee benefits as outlined in Collective Agreement
• Work may-be required outside of the hours specified above and will be subject to the terms of the Collective Agreement

For more information and to apply, please contact:

Rebecca Furey | HR Consultant & Recruiter| [e-mail]

Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca

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This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.