Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Community Services Labourer

REPORTS TO:

Community Services Leadhand

REVISION DATE:

November 2015

WAGE BAND

CUPE Local 812 Wage Band <100- 2024 Job Rate $24.04

STATUS:

Casual- Weekly hours are not guaranteed, but will be based on operational need and your availability.





This position will primarily perform custodial and event set up and tear down responsibilities. Hours will be casual and will involved weekends, afternoons and evenings with occasional day shifts. If you enjoy cleaning and have an eye for detail, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Labourer assists with the cleaning and maintenance of municipal recreation facilities and parks. Specific duties include:



Cleans washrooms and public areas to ensure facilities are clean for the public and renters.

Sets up facilities, tables, chairs, stages and other items prior to events; cleans-up and restores the same following events.

Paints, sands, weeds, plants, shovels, removes garbage and debris, and similar basic labour functions.

Facilitates patron compliance with Municipal codes of conduct, facility rules, policies, and procedures.

Assist the Community Services Operators.

Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Ability to learn to operate basic equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to verbally communicate effectively with the public and co-workers to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Ability to provide strong customer service to the public and renters to provide a safe and fun environment.

Education and Experience

This position requires the following minimum qualifications:


Must possess, or be willing to obtain, standard First Aid/CPR and WHMIS certification. No experience is required.

Independence and Scope of Impact

The work is directed by a Leadhand who may not always be on site. The incumbent is expected to perform the assigned tasks according to instructions provided or according to established work practices and procedures. The Leadhand is consulted if the job requires additional resources or if unforeseen conditions present themselves.

Contacts

Internal - Regular contacts are maintained with co-workers on the job site.



External - Regular contact with the public is required to exchange information and answer basic enquiries about the work.

Supervision Given

Not applicable.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in a mix of indoors and outdoors, including all weather conditions. There are occasions when the conditions are extreme in terms of temperature, inclement weather, mud, dust, noise, vibration. The work is physically strenuous and regularly requires the incumbent to bend, kneel, crouch and stand. The incumbent must routinely items weighing in excess of 5kgs, and occasionally in excess of 10kgs.