Regular Full-time Skilled Labourer-parks - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

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Full time

Description

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _
_City of Oshawa__ is one of Canada's fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest.

Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

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Job Title:
Regular Full-Time Skilled Labourer-Parks (5 Positions)
Posting Number:004461

Department:
Community Operations Services Department
Branch:Operations Parks & Environmental Services

Location:

Posting Start Date:2023/08/17
Posting End Date:2023/08/28 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
CUPE 250
Salary Grade:05-$ $33.87
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
:40.00 Shift Work Required**:Yes

Reporting to the Parks Manager, and under the general direction of the Supervisor and/or Working Foreperson or Lead Hand, perform duties related to the maintenance of the Parks Facilities and Structures.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values:
Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Responsibilities
Perform and/or participate in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of all activities related to the Facility Maintenance area such as:

Landscaping functions, i.e. retaining walls, steps, stonework, signs, fencing, irrigation and surveying
Buildings functions, i.e. painting, plumbing, carpentry, tile, masonry and concrete
Carpentry functions, i.e. wood structures, fencing, signage
Playground equipment and surface area
Operate various units of Parks Division equipment listed under Type "A" equipment, plus attachments related to Parks Division work functions
Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area including maintaining all equipment/tools in good working order
Report all damaged or lost equipment to the immediate supervisor and initiate repairs when required
Process work orders, associated paper work and work assignments accurately in accordance with established standards and time deadlines
Receive and unload materials and supplies as required
Provide input in the development and improvement of safety procedures
Work in accordance with City of Oshawa Safe Work Standards, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Branch Work Performance, Quality Standards and Code of Ethics
Perform snow/ice control during the winter months, including operating equipment and manually shoveling and deicing
Maintain good public relations and participate when required in special events
Provide direction/training to and physically work along side temporary seasonal employees and fulltime groups as required
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Two (2) year Technician Diploma in a parksrelated field and have three (3) years relevant operational experience, knowledge and related skills in landscape and building construction, trades and maintenance or the equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
Excellent skills and ability to perform tasks in the following areas: landscape construction and maintenance in carpentry, stone, masonry, fencing, irrigation, surveying
Demonstrated skills and abilities with reading/implementing detailed landscape/construction drawings, etc.
Working with landscape and carpentry shop equipment and tools
Building maintenance/repair such as plumbing, painting, electrical, masonry and concrete
Playground maintenance and repair
Demonstrated ability to operate and successful completion of written tests on no less than five (5) units of equipment designated by the department and related to the responsibilities of the division, as listed under Type "A" equipment (CUPE Local #250 Collective Agreement, Appendix A1)
Possess or capable of training and obtaining chainsaw certification.
Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to comprehend and prepare technical data forms and records relevant to the job
Able to operate a PC and familiar with Microsoft Office software
Good interpersonal skills to discuss routine information courteously with colleagues and the general public
Ability to deal tactfully with the public on sensitive issues
First Aid and WHMIS training are assets
Able to work with mínimal supervision
Able to work constructively in a team environment or act independently as required, exercising good judgement and safe and appropriate practices and procedures
Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver's Licence (Class "DZ") and be able to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
Willing and able to work shifts that could include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required, due to the nature of the Parks and Facilities Bran