2025 Seasonal Operations Labourer - Cemetery and Mowing

Niagara-On-The-Lake; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Seasonal Operations Labourers to join their team for the summer season. This role involves maintaining the Town's beautiful parks, gardens, and facilities, ensuring they remain pristine and welcoming for the community. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in vehicle operation, and a passion for outdoor work. With opportunities to work in various service areas, including Environmental Services and Parks, this position offers a chance to contribute positively to the community while enjoying the great outdoors. If you're ready to take pride in your work and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar field is preferred.
• Valid G driver's license is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks in parks, gardens, cemeteries, and facilities.
• Act in a courteous and professional manner while maintaining the Town’s reputation.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Gardening

Parks maintenance equipment

Horticulture training

General labourer experience

Waste collection

Custodial duties

Education

High school completion

Tools

Parks maintenance equipment

Job description

2025 Seasonal Operations Labourer - Cemetery and Mowing

Status: Accepting applications

Closing date and time: January 19, 2025 - 11:59pm

Salary: $26.73

Department/Business Unit: Operations

Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-time

Seasonal Operations Labourers are required to perform labourer tasks in several service areas within the Operations Department, including Environmental Services, Roads, Parks, Cemetery, and Facilities. Duties may include the day-to-day maintenance of the Town parks, gardens, cemeteries, roads, and facilities. These are front-line positions and are expected to act in a courteous, polite, and professional manner while taking pride in their job to maintain the Town’s reputation for having excellent facilities and beautiful parks and gardens.

Successful candidates will have:

1. Completion of high school
2. 1-3 years’ experience in a similar field
3. Valid G driver's license
4. Experience with vehicle operation, gardening, and parks maintenance equipment, including an understanding of equipment maintenance
5. Training and experience in horticulture considered an asset for parks positions
6. Landscape Exterminator pesticide license an asset
7. Experience in maintenance of pools, buildings, sports fields, and arenas for facilities positions
8. General labourer experience in construction an asset for roads and environmental services positions
9. Experience performing waste collection, custodial duties, and maintaining public washrooms for parks and facilities positions

Successful candidates will be required to work the summer season. Positions could start as soon as April and end as late as November. Hours of work and start dates will vary by position, with work up to 44 hours per week. Weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required. A driver’s abstract is required prior to starting work.

Resumes and supporting documentation will be accepted until Sunday, January 19, 2025. To apply for this position, please click on the link below:

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.