2025 Seasonal Operations Labourer - Roads

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Seasonal Operations Labourers for various service areas within their Operations Department. This role involves maintaining the Town's parks, roads, and facilities while providing excellent service to the community. Successful candidates will enjoy working outdoors, engaging in hands-on tasks, and contributing to the beauty and upkeep of the Town. With the potential for up to 44 hours of work per week, this position is perfect for those looking to gain valuable experience in operations and maintenance. If you have a passion for outdoor work and community service, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of parks, gardens, and facilities.
• Ensure courteous and professional service to maintain the Town’s reputation.

Skills

Vehicle Operation

Gardening

Parks Maintenance Equipment

Horticulture Training

Construction Experience

Waste Collection

Custodial Duties

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Parks Maintenance Equipment

Landscape Exterminator Pesticide License

Job description

2025 Seasonal Operations Labourer - Roads

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, taking pride in their job to maintain the Town’s reputation for 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 license an asset
• Experience in maintenance of pools, buildings, sports fields, and arenas 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 may involve up to 44 hours per week. Weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required. A driver’s abstract is required prior to starting work.

Applicants must apply through the Town website www.notl.com. Resumes and supporting documentation will be accepted until Sunday, January 19, 2025.

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.