Operations Worker Ii - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver
Description
Requisition ID:40947
Organization
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.
Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.
Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.
Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose & Function
Mountain View Cemetery is a place to honour the memories of family and friends, and to engage with Vancouver's nature and history.
As part of a dedicated team, this position performs work as it relates to grounds maintenance and interment services, while providing consideration and assistance to the families we serve.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, this position completes a variety of tasks which can include heavy physical effort andagility; interment services, marker foundation installation, grave marker placement, landscaping, general turf care,project work, and performing other related Cemetery duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Completion of high school or equivalent combination of training and work experience.
- Experience in landscape maintenance or cemetery maintenance.
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's license is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of safe work procedures.
- Sound knowledge of the tools, material and equipment used in the work.
- Some knowledge of construction and landscape maintenance tasks.
- Some knowledge of the functions of a cemetery and the established practices in carrying out the work.
- Ability to exercise some independence of judgment and action in the routine or simple aspects of thework.
- Ability to courteously answer questions and deal with the public.
- The necessary tact and demeanour appropriate for a cemetery.
- Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment used in landscape construction and maintenance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of heavy manual outdoor work in all weather.
Driver's License and Record Checks:
- A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver's License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record.
- 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
- 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
- Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
- Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
Business Unit/Department:
Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)
Affiliation:
CUPE 1004 N/Pks
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date:
May 2024
Position End Date:
November 2024
Salary Information:
Pay Grade GR-310: $30.42
Application Close:
April 21, 2024
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.
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