Student Labourer (Parks Infrastructure and Amenities) (Temporary Full Time for approximately 4 [...]

City of Kitchener; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kitchener is seeking summer students for the role of Student Labourer in Parks Infrastructure, focusing on maintenance tasks across various amenities. This temporary full-time position offers hands-on experience in a vibrant municipal environment, contributing to community care and enhancement.

Qualifications

• Valid MTO G2 class driver’s license; G class preferred.
• Up to 1 month of related experience.
• Ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and outdoor furniture.
• Empty garbage receptacles and remove debris.
• Operate gas-powered equipment like leaf blowers and hedge trimmers.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical Labor

Education

Partial Secondary Education

Tools

Gas-powered equipment

Job description

Description

Student Labourer (Parks Infrastructure and Amenities)

(Temporary Full Time for approximately 4 months)

Competition Number

2025-001

Job Code

9268

Posting Date

January 7, 2025

Closing Date

August 30, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

Job Status

Temporary Full-Time

The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 292,000, located in southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener is poised for development and growth, leading in city-building and innovation, with strategies to enhance neighborhoods, digital infrastructure, and a diverse economy.

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Why work at the City of Kitchener

Position Overview

The City of Kitchener is hiring summer students to assist with Parks Infrastructure and Amenities, focusing on maintenance and cleanup of trails, playgrounds, courts, and outdoor furniture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and outdoor furniture.
• Help maintain resilient surfaces for playgrounds.
• Assist staff with graffiti removal.
• Maintain trails and prune overgrown vegetation.
• Empty garbage receptacles and remove debris at various locations.
• Keep play equipment and trail systems free from litter and debris.
• Operate gas-powered equipment such as leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, line trimmers, and side-by-side UTVs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note

Initial applications received before February 21, 2025, will be prioritized. Applications after this date will be stored for future opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid MTO G2 class driver’s license; G class preferred. Must provide a Driver’s Abstract at own expense.
• Partial secondary education or equivalent.
• Up to 1 month of related experience.
• Ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Reliable with a positive attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener values diversity and is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and other equity groups. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Note: Employment of relatives of staff and officials is governed by city policy.

Department

Infrastructure Services

Division

Parks and Cemeteries

Union Affiliation

Non-Union/Management

Number of Positions

9

Hours of Work

40 hours/week, Monday to Friday; 3 positions from Thursday to Monday.

Location

Kitchener Operations Facility

Salary Range

$20.33 - $21.04 per hour