2025 Seasonal Operations Labourer - Parks

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 maintain the beautiful parks and facilities of the Town. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working outdoors and take pride in their community. Successful candidates will engage in various tasks, including gardening, equipment operation, and general maintenance. With positions available from April to November, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the town's reputation for excellence while working in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for outdoor work and meet the qualifications, this seasonal role could be a perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Completion of high school is mandatory.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks in parks, gardens, and facilities.
• Maintain public washrooms and assist with waste collection.

Skills

Vehicle Operation

Gardening

Parks Maintenance Equipment

Horticulture Training

Construction Experience

Waste Collection

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Parks Maintenance Equipment

Job description

2025 Seasonal Operations Labourer - Parks

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:

• Completion of high school
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar field
• Valid G driver's license
• Experience with vehicle operation, gardening, and parks maintenance equipment, including an understanding of equipment maintenance
• Training and experience in horticulture considered an asset for parks positions
• Landscape Exterminator pesticide licence an asset
• Experience in maintenance of pools, buildings, sports fields, and arena for facilities positions
• General labourer experience in construction an asset for roads and environmental services positions
• 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 and can be 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.