Labourer, Trails and Cemetery Operations - Kawartha Lakes, Canada - City of Kawartha Lakes

City of Kawartha Lakes
City of Kawartha Lakes
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Kawartha Lakes, Canada

4 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Brief:

Responsible for the daily maintenance functions of trails and cemeteries in accordance with defined level of service policies.

  • Employment Status:

Seasonal

  • Union:

CUPE 855 Outside

  • Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

  • Closing Date:

24/05/24

  • Duration (if temporary):

Seasonal, approximately April to October
Wage $ $

Reports To Supervisor, Trails and Cemetery Operations

Department Community Services

Location Parks and Recreation - Cemeteries and Trails

Hours Normal working hours are 40 hours per week. Must be willing to

work varied hours:
day, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

Other Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job

requirements and work locations may vary


Specific to this role:

  • General duties:_
  • Assist with regular inspections of properties; patrol and monitor for vandalism; perform garbage collection, litter picking and maintenance of amenities
  • Operate various equipment and machinery related to maintenance functions in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures
  • Perform winter snow and ice control functions, as requested
  • Duties specific to Cemeteries:_
  • Responsible for grass cutting and grounds maintenance of cemetery properties, including planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds
  • Prepare burial sites in accordance with applicable legislation; tailor grounds for individual and decoration day services
  • Liaise directly with families and funeral directors to perform interment services
  • Duties specific to Trails:_
  • Responsible for maintenance of trails, including performing routine maintenance tasks including general repairs to trails, trail heads, roads, bridges, buildings and other facilities

As a member of the operational team:

  • Administer defined procedures and recommend solutions to challenges or process improvements
  • Work collaboratively with others to deliver the outcomes as defined; report any challenges to the supervisor
  • Respond to customer service concerns; participating in problem solving and providing information to supervisor, as appropriate
  • Keep daily time sheets for supervisor review and approval
  • Follow prescribed health and safety procedures including wearing personal protective equipment
  • Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)_
  • Provide data or input on processes to allow reporting and decision making
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Secondary school diploma
  • Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance with emphasis in horticulture, landscape construction, cemetery and/or trails maintenance
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the _Occupational Health and Safety Act_ _(OHSA)_ and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Demonstrated ability to operate hand tools, various machinery and equipment including small tractors and backhoe
  • Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills; strong written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy
  • Demonstrated customer service skills at a level to develop and maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
  • Demonstrated timemanagement skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times, complying with all applicable privacy legislation and local policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet and any other related software
  • Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence
  • Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required
Applicants must be prepared for skills testing
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