Student Labourer (Aquatics)

City of Kitchener; Canada; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kitchener is seeking a Student Labourer for summer positions at various outdoor pools. The role involves general maintenance, cleaning, and customer service tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and a valid driver's license. This full-time temporary position runs until September 1, 2025, with a pay rate of $20.33 to $21.04 per hour.

Qualifications

• Up to 1 month of related experience.
• Valid MTO G class driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labourer duties at various outdoor pools.
• Maintain cleanliness of pool areas and park facilities.
• Assist facility staff and respond to customer service concerns.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Physical Labour

Education

Partial Secondary School Education

Job description

Student Labourer (Aquatics)

Job Status: Student

Pay & Grade: $20.33 - $21.04/hourBand:2

Hours of Work:35 Hours per week

Initial location: Various Locations/Outdoor Pools

Posting period:May 15, 2025, to May 22, 2025 (6:00pm)

Overview

This position performs a variety of general labourer duties. This is a full-time temporary position to September 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

This position will travel between four different locations (Idlewood Pool, Wilson Pool, and Harry Class Pool, Kiwanis Park and Pool)

Park Duties:

• Empties exterior recycling and garbage receptacles from various locations throughout the park.
• Sorts and sets out recycling at curb on appropriate day.
• Places garbage bags in dumpsters.
• Pick up litter and debris.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Maintenance Duties:

• Vacuums and scrubs pool basin and scrubs pool deck daily.
• Cleans pool fouling as required.
• Cleans and disinfects sinks countertops toilets urinals mirrors and stalls.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Refills cleaning bottles with solution from dispenser.
• Restock paper towel and toilet paper dispensers.
• Empties interior garbage receptacles.
• Receives and responds to calls throughout the day to assist facility staff.
• Maintains flower beds; plants water and provides general care and maintenance of plant material.
• Ensures safe use condition and storage of equipment.
• Recognizes and takes action to correct and/or report customer service concerns incidents problems and emergencies; contacts supervisor security and emergency personnel as required.

Site Setup:

• Ropes off and marks sites for rental group bookings.
• Setting up the lines for the volleyball courts, scoreboards, raking, and distributing the balls
• Sets up garbage and recycling receptacles picnic tables and sports related equipment for rental group bookings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum equivalent to partial secondary school education.
• Up to 1 month of related experience.
• Willing to work in a team environment and have a willingness to accept directions.
• Ability to perform physical labour.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Valid MTO G class driver's license in good standing.
• Access to reliable transportation would be considered an asset.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Department/Division:Community Services, Sport

Group:Non-Union/Management

Competition Number: 2025-078

Job Code: 9257

Number of positions: 4

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