City of Oshawa Job Posting: Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Labourer (Parks) - 4 Positions
The City of Oshawa is hiring for Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Labourer (Parks) - 4 Positions , see the position information below:
Posting Number: 004901
Job Title: Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Labourer (Parks) - 4 Positions
City: Oshawa
Province: Ontario
Employment Group: CUPE 250
Wage Rate: 01-$28.56 - $32.40
Standard Weekly Hours of Work: 40.00
Shift Work Required: Yes
Posting End Date: 2024/07/16 by 4:30pm
Job Description
Reporting to the Parks Services Manager, and under the general direction of the Supervisor, Parks Operations and/or designate, perform various labouring duties in Parks Services, Community Services Department. The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).
Responsibilities:
Perform various labouring activities which may include the following assignments (this is not an exhaustive list):
- Manual cutting and trimming of grass
- Operation and maintenance of grass cutting tractor/mowers
- General park clean-up, including litter pick-up and removal, raking, loading and removal of leaves
- Lining ball diamonds, soccer pitches, football fields and installing bases and home plates
- Assisting in landscape projects, including carpentry, stone, masonry, irrigation, fence construction and repair
- Perform building maintenance functions including sweeping, polishing, washing and general repairs such as painting, carpentry, plumbing etc.
- Complete appropriate work records and related paper work such as time sheets, work orders and event/activity schedules
- Notify supervisor of maintenance requirements and vandalism
- Work in accordance with the City of Oshawa’s Safe Work Standards and the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Maintain good public relations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Candidates must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Grade Twelve (12), and have skills and experience related to performing relevant labouring activities listed in this job posting; additional education in a parks related field will be considered an asset
- Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Able to complete forms and records relevant to the job
- Good interpersonal skills; common sense and courtesy to deal with the general public and to discuss routine information with colleagues
- Physically fit and able to perform strenuous work such as climbing, lifting and moving heavy items (80 lbs./approx. 36 kgs.), involving considerable effort, and capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner
- Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to apply safety policies, standards and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS)
- Willing and capable of training on required equipment (i.e. Grass mowers/trimmers/tractors) specific to Parks Services
- Able to work weekends and holidays as required due to the nature of operations
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, minimum Class "G", in good standing and must be willing and capable of obtaining, within the probationary period, a valid Ontario Class “DZ” Driver’s Licence and the ability to pass the City’s tests for motor vehicle operation is also a requirement
As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters check and an employment medical.
Apply online at: https://oshawa.jobs.net/en-CA/search
The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. Learn more
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.
The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.