Maintenance Worker, Summer Job - New Westminster, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

402 E. Columbia Street
New Westminster, B.C.
V3L 3X1 Canada

phone
fax

toll-free

**EXTERNAL

Position:

Property Maintenance Worker Type:
Full-time (Temp)

Program:
Property Posting #: 24-125

Location:
Lower Mainland &

Fraser Valley Hourly Rate:
$17.40

Schedule: 30 hours per week

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
**Schedule: Monday to Friday

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women,
girls and children at risk, involved in nor affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break
the cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are looking for a
Property Maintenance worker for the summer. The position will provide 10 weeks
paid employment from June 17, 2024, to August 30, 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain grounds of residential programs assigned in neat and orderly conditions including extract

weeds, cut grass, prune, and trim trees and bushes, edge flower beds and remove litter and
dispose of trash.

Provide care for plants and shrubs, fertilizing, feeding plants and spreading topsoil if necessary.
Plant and maintain the landscaped areas as assigned, including mow grass, rake, mulch, and

compost leaves and keep ground free of other debris.

Understands and can operate the necessary equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, sod

cutters, leaf blowers and chainsaws in a safe and WorkSafe BC Compliant manner.

Water lawns, plants using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Assist with indoor maintenance such as minor repairs and other general maintenance works.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

This is a Canada Summer Jobs Position and applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at

the start of the employment.

Have experience in landscaping and demonstrate proficiency and experience in lawncare using a

push-mower, general maintenance, trimming, blowing.

SKILL & ABILITIES:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Knowledge of Horticulture, Landscaping and/or Agronomy.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations of landscaping.
Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time.
Proficient in MS word, excel, outlook and data entry.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS:

Occupational First Aid Certificate required
Doctor's note of fitness required
Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search)
Applicant with valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record preferred
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

EFry is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all those participating
all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, racialized
communities, indigenous communities, diverse sexual and gender identities, various religious
backgrounds, women, and those with disabilities. We are committed to a selection process and work
environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish
to do so.