Temporary Environmental Service Worker (3 months in duration)

Town of Ajax; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness Centre Membership

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Town of Ajax seeks an Environmental Services Worker to maintain facilities, parks and open spaces. You will cut grass, collect litter, service infrastructure, and assist with trail upkeep, winter control, and senior snow service delivery.

Responsibilities include operating turf equipment, guiding seasonal staff, and delivering high-quality service to residents. A valid G license is required; DZ is an asset; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of maintenance experience for facilities, parks and open spaces.
• Two winter maintenance seasons including plowing and salting.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in inclement weather.
• Willing to work overtime and/or shift work.
• Valid G driver's license; DZ an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver annual work plans and meet service levels for grounds maintenance.
• Operate turf/maintenance equipment including mowers and trimmers.
• Winter maintenance: snow clearing and salting sidewalks and trails.
• Operate tractors and trucks with landscape trailers.
• Provide guidance to seasonal and summer staff.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to Town residents.
• Assist with chipping, mulching, raking and related tasks.
• Maintain equipment through greasing, sharpening and cleaning.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Overtime / shift work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Operations & Environmental Services

Job Type: Temporary

Number of Positions: 1

Affiliation: Non-Union

Compensation Range: $33.14 - $35.89

Job Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor of Sportsfields and Park Maintenance, the Environmental Services Worker, is responsible to deliver a wide range of services relating to the maintenance of Town facilities, parks, and open space. Includes service delivery of cutting of grass, collection of litter, emptying waste receptacles, assisting with maintenance activities/minor repairs to infrastructure, and trail maintenance. Operating sidewalk machines and equipment/handwork for snow removal to meet winter control objectives including Senior Snow Service delivery.

Job Duties

• Works with Working Foreperson - Parks to deliver annual work plans and meet levels of service relating to the daily ground’s maintenance requirements for facilities, parks, and open space.
• Operates turf/maintenance equipment including mowers, string trimmers, blowers, small loader tractors.
• Performs a variety of maintenance functions during the winter control season such as but not limited to snow clearing, salting of sidewalks, trails, parking lots, facilities.
• Operates various types of equipment such as tractors, stake trucks, pick-up trucks with or without landscape trailers.
• Provides guidance to a crew of seasonal and summer staff.
• Provides exceptional customer service when interacting with Town residents.
• Assists Parks Maintenance Workers, Gardeners and Arborists from time to time with various tasks including chipping brush, mulching beds, raking, shovel granular material.
• Maintains all related equipment including greasing, sharpening and cleaning.

Qualifications / Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated training and experience related to maintenance of facilities, parks and open spaces including grass cutting, collection of litter, emptying waste receptacles, assisting with maintenance activities/minor repairs to infrastructure, and trail maintenance.
• Two (2) seasons of winter maintenance experience including plowing and salting sidewalks and trails and/or delivery of the Ajax Senior Snow service.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and working in inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work overtime and/or shift work as required.
• Valid ‘G’ driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract ("DZ" is considered an asset).

Hours of Work and Shifts

This is a unionized position that works a 40-hour work week. With the exception of the positions referenced below the hours of work are 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and are in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Grounds Maintenance positions - Between May 1st and October 31st a maximum of six (6) ESW’s (those who normally perform the work), may be scheduled maximum 12 hour shifts between the hours of 6:0 0 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., and a maximum of six (6) weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Special Events positions - A maximum of four (4) ESW’s (those who normally perform the work), may be scheduled to work weekends between May 1st and October 31st. Maximum 12 hour shifts between the hours of 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Winter Control Standby - As this position assists with winter control activities, the incumbent is required to be available for winter control standby from November 15th to April 15th each year.

What is Offered to Staff

Compensation: $32.65 - $35.36 per hour.

Duration of Contract: This temporary full-time position is for approximately 3 months in duration.

Town Perks: The Town offers temporary staff access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process. If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail]. Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Other Information

The success of the Town depends largely on the employees. Staff are relied upon day in and day out - whether it is for issuing a marriage license, maintaining a local park, fighting a fire, processing a tax bill, planning a new subdivision, instructing a fitness class, or plowing snow. The employees are the Town's Ambassadors. Take a moment to explore our current job openings and apply for those that align with your interests and qualifications. If nothing piques your interest at this time, consider signing up for a Job Alert or visiting us again soon to explore new opportunities. For information about the application process, please visit www.ajax.ca/careers. Thanks for your interest in the Town of Ajax! The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.