Temporary Labourer - Parks (Downtown)

City of Kitchener; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kitchener is seeking a Downtown Core temporary labourer to join the Operations team at the Kitchener Operations Facility for the winter term. You will interact with the public and downtown community, supporting seasonal events and winter maintenance in target core areas and amenities.

Temporary Full Time for approximately 3 months, with a pay rate of $27.71 per hour. The role involves diverse tasks, including event setup, waste collection, litter pickup, graffiti removal, and

Qualifications

• Must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform manual labour and work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for seasonal events and winter maintenance.
• Collect waste and empty waste receptacles.
• Pick litter and remove sharps.
• Assist with graffiti removal.
• Set up/takedown outdoor furniture.
• Inspect and maintain Downtown Core infrastructure.
• Record data during inspections using GIS mapping tools.
• Perform winter maintenance in Downtown Core areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual labour

Team player

Communication skills

Customer service

Written records

Flexible shifts

Overtime availability

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Job description

Job location: Kitchener Operations Facility

Pay: $27.71 Hourly

Grade/Band: TL1

Job Description:

Overview

The Downtown Core temporary labourer will be part of a highly visible operational team in Downtown Kitchener throughout the winter term. You will have frequent interaction with the public, business owners and the downtown community while performing daily routine operational tasks and duties. The position will also provide operational support to seasonal events and winter maintenance of target core areas and amenities.

(Temporary Full Time for Approximately 3 Months)

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to set up/takedown of seasonal events throughout the winter.
• Collect waste and empty waste receptacles.
• Pick litter and collect and remove sharps.
• Assist with the removal of graffiti.
• Assist with the setup/takedown of outdoor furniture.
• Perform inspections and carry out maintenance of Downtown Core infrastructure.
• Conduct inspections, record data using GIS mapping tools, and perform maintenance on Downtown Core infrastructure.
• Perform winter maintenance of specific Downtown core areas and amenities as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Valid MTO class G driver’s license in good standing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to perform a variety of duties including manual labour.
• Flexible to work varying shifts, rotational duties, weekends and overtime as required.
• Ability to participate as an effective team member.
• Must have demonstrated communication/customer service skills and successfully pass applicable testing with an ability to keep accurate written records.
• Be prepared to be trained in the operation of all related equipment and work skills.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Department: INS-Infrastructure Services Department

Division: INS-Parks and Cemeteries Division